"The Yellow Wallpaper": How Figurative Languages Fuel a Descent into Madness
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This study explores the use of figurative language in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper," focusing on the protagonist's descent into madness as depicted by the author. This study employs a qualitative descriptive methodology, drawing its data from specific sentences from the short story and focusing on some examples of figurative language. The method of analysis utilised is content analysis with a focus on language style. The collected data consists of words and sentences extracted from "The Yellow Wallpaper." This involves conducting a literature review, annotating the text, identifying figurative language techniques, and analysing their effects. Additionally, the study contextualises Gilman's work within its historical and cultural context. This research plan offers a methodical strategy for illuminating this significant aspect of "The Yellow Wallpaper.
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