Question

(the yellow wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman)

what do the authors details reveal about the character of john

a he is unconcerned with his wife's activities

b he is selfless and generous towards his wife

c he is interested in his wife's opinions

d he is very controlling of his wife

Answer 1

In "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the details reveal that John is **d) he is very controlling of his wife**. Throughout the story, he makes decisions for her without considering her feelings or opinions, insists on his authority, and dismisses her concerns about her mental health. His controlling behavior is a significant aspect of the narrative and contributes to the protagonist's feelings of confinement and despair.