The Yellow Wallpaper
What does the narrator think is behind the wallpaper?
A woman trying to escape
What condition does the main character suffer from?
a weak heart
What are the hills compared to?
White elephants
(duh, it's in the title)
Where does the story take place?
NYC
How long does it take for the sun to come out?
7 years
What does her husband do for a living?
Doctor
What is her initial reaction to her husband's death?
very upset
loud scream/wailing
What is the operation?
an abortion
When does the story take place?
at night
How is Margot different?
She is from Earth
She remembers the sun
What is the narrator told not to do by her husband?
Write
What is the symbol for renewal?
(has to do with nature)
spring
blue sky
What does the American say about the "operation"?
It's simple
There's nothing to it
It's just another thing
Where did Jimmy and Bob agree to meet
Big Joe Brady's restaurant
How is Margot treated?
Jealousy
Cruelty
How does the narrator describe the smell of the wallpaper?
Bad, unescapable (it follows her everywhere), overwhelming
What word does she repeat in the story?
free
Hpw does Jig's tone change throughout the story?
She becomes more closed off/distant
How does Jimmy know it's Bob
A wanted poster
What is the tone at the end of the story?
silent
guilty
regretful
What is the theme of this story?
mental health
gender roles
How is the end ironic?
Her husband is not dead and she dies from shock
Describe their relationship?
distant
What is the significance of Jimmy not arresting Bob?
internal conflict
duty vs friendship
What is the theme?
empathy and guilt