"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Later 20th Century Lit
Okay, so I had mixed feelings about this pod. First off, I really hated the short story "Going to Meet the Man". It made me feel so dark when I was finished.... As for the other stories, they were not that bad. I was happy when Mama stood up against Dee for her daughter Maggie in "Everyday Use". A quilt is to be used. Yes, they are artsy, but those quilts meant so much more than to be hung up on a wall. I also liked Dee being shut down. I really don't know why, but it made up for a man dominating African Americans to get an erection and feel like a man.
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I can see why the story "Going to Meet the Man" would give many people the shake ups. After I read the story I felt ashamed and let down and to be honest quite perplexed. I mean how would an early author be able to think of actions like those talked about in his story? Could anyone or an entire town actually be capable of such actions? I am not sure if Jesse was fully to blame for his actions later in life or not. I mean if a child is taught such actions just think what those thoughts could mature into as the child grows into an adult (not a man) and adult. in any case I am sure this story will bring some very interesting discussion posts in the class. I think we should have been a bit forewarned about the actions and the details in the story because the first 3 or 4 paragraphs alone are not for just anyone let alone the rest of the story.
ReplyDeleteI also read Every Day Use. I liked how mama stood up for Maggie. I hated the way Dee treated them and talked down to Maggie.
ReplyDeleteEw, I felt the same way about "The Man." I read it on my break at work and afterward I was just in a daze. I was so grossed out. I also enjoyed Dee getting shut down by her mother, it was nice to know that her mom finally stood up to Dee.
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