Comparing Themes In 'Everyday Use And The Yellow Wallpaper'

Keshonna R. Lewis Professor Cheryl Ware ENGL203-WX-Introduction to Literature I 24 April 2024 Same Themes from Different Perspectives Many themes and topics in the stories I have read this semester are similar in so many ways. On the other hand, there are many differences in these stories, although they have the same themes and topics. This demonstrates the diversity and complexity of narrative, since authors may interpret common themes in new ways. It also emphasizes the limitless potential for innovation and imagination in writing. Furthermore, I believe the stories Everyday Use and The Yellow Wallpaper have a similar topic in that they both examine the concept of female identity, families, and relationships while conveying important themes

These stories' realistic representation of human emotions and relationships enables a better understanding of the complexities of human nature as well as the influence of society's expectations on individuals. Consequently, Everyday Use is similar to Yellow Wallpaper in terms of female identity because they both portray how they are losing their reality within their own female identity. For example, in the story Yellow Wallpaper, it states, "Then I peeled off all the paper I could reach standing on the floor. It sticks horribly, and the pattern just enjoys it (Gilman 13)." I am inferring that the protagonist in this story, which is the female, is obsessed with the wallpaper because it is her tunnel of communication within and how she expresses herself and her identity in comparison to this wallpaper. Furthermore, in the story Everyday Use, the character Dee is expressing herself as lost within her identity because of her obsession with material possessions and disconnection within her

By telling these stories in a realistic tone, the writers effectively communicate the significance of questioning and critically examining society's standards. As a result, my understanding of culture has been challenged, causing me to consider the role of tradition in molding our ideas and actions. These experiences have inspired me to see cultural traditions more essentially, acknowledging the potential impact they might have on individuals and communities. Finally, this semester's stories showcased the diversity and complexity of stories and highlighted the limitless potential for innovation and imagination in writing. Everyday Use and The Yellow Wallpaper both explored female identity, families, and relationships, while Roman Fever and The Lottery explored the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms. These stories are realistic and believable, allowing readers to relate to the challenges and conflicts they face. They also provided a better understanding of the complexities of human nature and the influence of societal expectations on individuals. The stories' realistic representation of human emotions and relationships allowed readers to relate to the challenges and conflicts they faced, making them relatable. Overall, these stories highlight the