John is the husband of the narrator in “The Yellow Wallpaper.” He is a physician and seems to be a very kind and caring man. However, he also appears to be quite controlling and overbearing. For example, he doesn’t allow his wife to work or even leave her room, insisting that she rest in order … Read more
The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in 1892. The story is narrated by a woman who is suffering from postpartum depression and is prescribed complete bed rest by her husband. The woman becomes obsessed with the yellow wallpaper in her room, and the story follows her descent into … Read more
The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, first published in 1892. The story follows a woman’s descent into mental illness, exacerbated by the Victorian era’s traditional treatment of women’s mental health. The story is narrated in the first person, and explores themes of feminism and individualism. The Yellow Wallpaper is a … Read more
