Question
Which phrase describes Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s most likely purpose for writing "The Yellow Wallpaper"?
to show how important rest and isolation are for women recovering from a destructive mental illness
to show that most women are willing to sacrifice their own happiness to make others happy
to show how society’s expectations of women can limit their creativity and intellectual growth
to show how conflicts related to parenting can affect the relationship between a husband and wife
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The phrase that best describes Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s most likely purpose for writing "The Yellow Wallpaper" is:
**to show how society’s expectations of women can limit their creativity and intellectual growth.**
The story highlights the detrimental effects of the oppressive societal norms placed on women, particularly in the context of mental health and self-expression.
**to show how society’s expectations of women can limit their creativity and intellectual growth.**
The story highlights the detrimental effects of the oppressive societal norms placed on women, particularly in the context of mental health and self-expression.