Society has a way of “shutting” people out of everyday activities based on superficial differences. The idea of exclusion can be dictated by gender, race and even class. In the playwright, Fences, and the short story, The Yellow Wallpaper, both authors portray a story that involves a form of exclusion. In these pieces of literature, the authors’ use of literary themes and devices addresses the issue of race and gender exclusion that was predominant during their time.
Fences by August Wilson, is…
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