Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The yellow wallpaper

In this short story, I felt so connected to this character.  She was trapped by her inner self and was always wanting out. Her husband, whom was also her doctor, kept her locked up in a room because she is "legally insane" and never lets her see their child.  Meanwhile, he treats her terribly and degrades her while he is supposedly getting with other women.  The yellow wallpaper is the title because of the wallpaper in the room.  It was yellow, with stripes that acted as bars, and a woman standing behind it.  This is a symbol because she woman is "trapped behind bars" but its really the insane wife trapped behind her own bars in life.  I like how the author left you wondering how she got out and how the husband died...if he even did. Definately a must read!

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