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Much Madness is divinest Sense - To a discerning Eye - Much [|[R1]] - the starkest Madness - ’Tis the Majority In this, as all, prevail - Assent - and you are sane - Demur - you’re straightway dangerous - And handled with a Chain – **by Emily Dickinson** [|[R1]]If we are to look at this term as “common” sense then Dickinson considers this to be “common” in terms of its worth, and therefore, not all that interesting.

**Please work with your group in order to answer ONE of the prompts below. Create a clear thesis statement that answers the question and includes ideas from both texts. Also, please make sure that the names of your group members are listed above your group's thesis statement.**

1. In what way do both authors suggest that female rebellion is "dangerous"? To whom? 2. In what way do both Dickinson and Gilman indict society as the cause of women's madness?

Madison Lee, Hannah Chan, Danielle Carley and Rachel Shuster 2. The repression of women and the social norms in which they are expected to follow, are the cause of extreme madness. However, according to Dickinson, this madness can be based on the rationality and point of view of the individual. This is idea of "madness" branches from Gilman's concept that an individual cannot expect change in society unless he or she changes as well.

2. Jenna Kessler, Nicole Leggio, Hannah Cetta, Maryah Ali The social norms within a society are the causes of women's madness. This is shown in Dickson's poem, "Much Madness is Divinest sense," and Gilman's short story, " The Yellow Wallpaper." Both pieces of literature show that women have to change themselves before they can change the view of women in society.

2. The "it" group. (Daniel Bell, Bilal Mayan, Harris Durkovic, Ryan Hallock) The cause of women's madness is social norms within a society; women attempt to break those norms, and as a result they are seen as crazy. In "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Gilman Perkins, according to Gilman, women's madness is not madness from the individual's viewpoint but rather the attempt at breaking free from gender roles imposed upon them by their society. In Dickinson's poem, "Much Madness is Divinest Sense", Dickinson supports Gilman's statement by saying "Demur - you're straightway dangerous". Dickinson is basically saying that if an individual attempts to stray from the accepted ideals of society, then those individuals will be seen as insane.


 * 2. Eliot P Jordan C Mark B Caitlyn I **
 * The norms places on women make them believe that if they are anything outside what they are meant to be in society, they are considered insane. When according to Gilman and Dickinson the oppressors are intact the insane ones. The solution for this problem relies not on society but on individuals. **

2. Jeff F. Calvin T. Joe L. Steven F. Kristna P. The lack of progression for women in the Victorian Era is the root of women’s madness. This concept is illustrated in both Gilman's short story and Dickinson's poem by noting that in order for society to change, the individual must combat the immediate obstacle to view a modified society.

2. Monica H, Lois K, Renee R, Mike M The limitations placed on women and the "norms" they are expected to fill are the root of their "madness". In order for society to change, the self must be willing to change first. rms places on women make them believe that if they are anything outside what they are meant to be in society, they are considered insane. When according to Gilman and Dickinson the oppressors are intact the insane ones. The solution for this problem relies not on society but on individuals.