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The Reception of ‘New Women’ In The Yellow Book

Samantha Lacy

Ryerson University

CONCLUSION

Gertrude D. Hammond's "The Yellow Book" and Henry Harland's "The Elsingfords" from The Yellow Book depict opposite female and male dispositions and relations. After analyzing them closely, they promote New Women ideals and independence. Interpreting the different ways that feelings about gender roles are expressed in the arts - whether through misogyny, New Women narratives, self-reflective artwork, or satire- is important to understanding the controversial and complex reactions to New Women in both society and the arts. Since The Yellow Book was such a progressive and unique publication, it was acceptable to allow artists to work out their feelings about the rising changes in patriarchical society in complex literary and art forms. In this case, it is essential to evaluate this artistic expression with the scrutiny that such a potent and emotion-filled work deserves. Though Hammond’s painting “The Yellow Book” and Harland’s “The Elsingfords” may not appear to be supportive of female equality efforts upon first impression, it becomes clear in analysis that they encourage the reader to think about gender politics and ultimately support female independence.

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