Gilman develops the theme by using allegories, first-person point of view, and imagery to tell her work of fiction. ... When the narrator describes her room, the wallpaper in the nursery, she uses brilliant imagery. ... She starts observing the nursery that her husband has made her stay in because he did not see any reason to more her to a different room. ... Therefore, she could start all over with a clean slate, and she will become happy with herself. The reader could also see it as starting over with a new wall to decorate. ...

• Word Count: 1530
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

With Murray's strong feminist views and Bradstreet's tenacity to see change for the female role in society, they were able to begin the process of change for all women. ... Or had they some, but with our Queen is't gone? ... Judith Murray was more precisely vocal in her feminist ideals in "On the Equality of the Sexes" and rather than exploring the general themes of female ability, she pinpoints very specific examples of female advancement and argues that such mental liberation makes a better woman, one who possessing "a mind thus filled would have little room for...

• Word Count: 2469
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate