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Reflecting their role in society, women in literature are often portrayed in a position that is dominated by men. Especially in the nineteenth century, women were controlled by their husbands as well as other male influences. In "The Yellow Wall-Paper," by Charlo ....

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.... is like a feeling for the transformation that takes place in her self while she is there. In this way the house still is the cocoon for her transformation. It does not take the form of the traditional symbol of security for the activities of a woman, but it does allow for and contain her metamorphosis. The house also facilitates her release, accommodating her, her writing and her thoughts. These two activities evolve because of the fact that she is kept in the house. One specific characteristic of the house that symbolizes not only her potential but also her trapped feeling is the window. Traditionally this symbol represents a view of possibilities ....