The Yellow Wall Paper

Which of the following is define as "Imaginary societies gone wrong?"

• Gothic literature

• Diffidence

• Dystopia

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a 'rest cure' and what does it involve? How would you respond if you had to try a 'rest cure?'

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The premise of the story is:

• A person who is extremely bored with his life moves to the countryside to become a doctor and make pottery

• A man who is a doctor is extremely kind and gardens all day, in addition to visiting the sick and poor nearby

• A woman who is experiencing mental health struggles is forced to stay inside a room all day by her husband (a doctor0 and is unable to do anything mentally interesting

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What are some elements of this story that line up with the Gothic literature we learned about recently? (mystery, fear, dread, horror, insanity, creepy settings)

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What inspired the author to write The Yellow Wallpaper?