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In the early twentieth century a writer’s work usually represented one’s surroundings. In the stories “Wunderkind” by Carson McCullers and “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charolotte Gilman, there are examples of the immediate surroundings taking affect in their writings. Both writers prove a point, conditions and attitudes presented in the early 20th century influenced and often extinguished the potential or imagination of the artist. In most cases a person becomes what his/her surroundings let them. A person’s family, friends, neighborhood and every day things will shape and mold one’s morals and character.

In “The Yellow Wallpaper,” the narrator is also the author. Charolotte Gilman writes about her struggle with insanity. Her imagination slowly extinguished and dwindled because of attitudes present in this era. The story takes place in a house in the countryside. John’s plan was to get his wife away from......

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