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Figurative Language and the Descent into Madness in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"
Novy Kresnawaty, Yohanes Capistrano Satrini Lobi, Setiawati Gunawan

Last modified: 2023-10-19

Abstract


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 20 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 contex. This research plan offers a methodical strategy for illuminating this significant aspect of "The Yellow Wallpaper.


Keywords


Content analysis, Figurative language, Literary analysis, Qualitative research,