In this story, Gilman uses symbolism to reveal some themes associated with "The Yellow Wallpaper." Gilman uses the symbolism of the yellow wallpaper itself to expose ideas regarding the themes of entrapment and oppression associated with Victorian gender roles as well as the relationship between creativity and mental health. ... This symbolism sends the message that it is the lack of freedom of creativity and intellectual exercise that causes insanity, not an overactive imagination or allowing oneself to think freely and question the limits of society. The yellow wallpaper is a sym...

• Word Count: 1068
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

" In this account, Freeman uses a variety of symbolism, along with the character of Louisa Ellis, to give women of the late 19th century a unified voice - to express through literature their desire for liberation and their quite pursuit of freedom from what men had determined them to be. ... She is advocating for women's freedom through the death of her family, when Louisa comes to recognize the great path of independence, and becomes a strong symbol of the strength of a woman as she is able to thrive on her own. ... Using Louisa's pets as symbolism, Freeman paints a picture ...

• Word Count: 2223
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Advertising involves all sorts of interconnected relationships, the relationships between objects and people, how we use certain symbols to show that relationship, the symbolism and the power it has, and most important communications and satisfactions (Monk-Turner, 2007). ... The doll is always seen as happy and loving and symbols that women should always show their love and affection for their family and still maintain their role of cooking and taking care of all hou...

• Word Count: 2353
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate