The topic of this paper is a comparative analysis of societal issues surrounding women’s roles as portrayed in Kate Chopin’s “The Awakening” and Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.”

 I want the statement of thesis: Highlighting the similarities and differences in how the texts portray societal issues of women’s roles.Provide background information on the late 19th and early 20th centuries regarding women’s roles in society  Discuss the prevailing attitudes and expectations towards women during this period. Highlight any significant events or movements related to women’s rights and gender equality that influenced the authors and their works . Do a Summary of the portrayal of women’s roles in “The Awakening” . Analysis of how Kate Chopin challenges societal norms and expectations through the character of Edna Pontellier . Examination of specific scenes, dialogues, and character interactions that illustrate societal pressures on women. Do a Summary of the portrayal of women’s roles in “The Yellow Wallpaper” . Analysis of how Charlotte Perkins Gilman critiques the oppression of women through the protagonist’s experiences . Discussion of the symbolism and imagery used to convey the constraints of women’s roles.  In the Comparative Analysis  Identifiy the common themes and issues related to women’s roles in both texts . Comparison of the protagonists’ journeys and their responses to societal expectations . Exploration of the authors’ differing approaches in addressing women’s issues  Analysis of the effectiveness of symbolism and narrative techniques in conveying the societal issues