Assignment

Analysis Sheet One

"The Yellow Wallpaper"

1. Why was the lady admitted to the home? What was it called then, and what is it called now?

2. What profession did the Lady's husband and brother share, and why was it important?

3. Describe the place in which the lady was confined.

4. Do you think the wallpaper, her husband, or both contribute to her insanity and why?

5. What do you think she means by the statement, "I have finally gotten out!"?

"Young Goodman Brown"

1. What might the pink ribbons stand for in Faith's hair?

2. What symbolic meaning do the forest; Faith; the town's name, Salem; the road; and the staff in the story have?

3. What do you think the name Young Goodman Brown means?

4. Why does Brown want to go into the forest?

5. How does his trip change his perception of the town and all the people in the town including his wife?