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An Analysis of “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins GilmanAttached is the short story and the secondary sourceAfter reading both attachments, answer the following; Write an essay in which you discuss 1) the significance/ meaning of what the narrator sees in the yellow wallpaper, and 2) how what she sees relates to her mental and emotional state.  SOURCES: Use only “A New Woman’s Journey into Insanity: Descent and Return in The Yellow Wallpaper” by Rula Quawas as a secondary source for this essay. Acknowledge the use properly, using the MLA format. The source should not be used for more than 20 % of the paper.LENGTH: 900-950 words (MLA format: size 12, double-spaced) plus a Works Cited pageGENERAL EDUCATION (LIT.) LEARNING OUTCOMES:the ability to provide a textually-supported analysis of a literary text;awareness of ethical debates pertaining to the course topic;an understanding of how a patient’s cultural, social, ethnic, and religious background influence the experience of illness;an understanding of the ways in which approaches to illness and suffering differ across time and culturesEVALUATION CRITERIAFamiliarity with the text and the interpretations discussed in class: Show that you have read the text carefully, but avoid summarizing the plot; focus on providing interpretation.Ability to integrate textual support adequately, in support of critical insights;Proper use of secondary source (integration into the argument;

adequate citations)Grammar and mechanics: Proof carefully. Papers that contain more than 2 grammatical mistakes (such as sentence fragments, comma splices, subject-verb disagreements, etc) will have points subtracted from the essay’s final grade (3-4 mistakes=5 points; 5-7 mistakes= 10 points, etc.)Writing effectiveness: Writing should meet academic standards in terms of diction, grammar, and style. As you revise and edit, eliminate words, phrases, and sentences that do not convey important information or interpretation.Tips:In your thesis, make your argument/assertion about the complex (or evolving) significance of what the narrator sees in the wallpaper and its relation to her mental and emotional state)Look at how the narrator’s description of what she observes in the wallpaper changes/evolves over time. Use specific descriptions from the text to illustrate the changes, and comment on their figurative/metaphorical significance.Discuss how these changes relate to (changes in) the protagonist’s mental and emotional state.In the conclusion, connect your discussion to some of the larger themes Gilman explores in this story.Once you have drafted the paper, integrate 1-2 ideas from the critical article that add insight, complement, or contradict some of your points.  Subject: Literature  And please only use the short story and the secondary source!Answer preview……………………………………apa 974 words
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