The Yellow Wallpaper%0D%0Aby Charlotte Perkins Gilman%0D%0A%0D%0AI get unreasonably angry with John sometimes. I’m sure I never used to be so sensitive. I think it is due to this nervous condition.%0D%0A%0D%0ABut John says if I feel so I shall neglect proper self-control; so I take pains to control myself,—before him, at least,—and that makes me very tired.%0D%0A%0D%0AI don’t like our room a bit. I wanted one downstairs that opened on the piazza and had roses all over the window, and such pretty old-fashioned chintz hangings! but John would not hear of it.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe said there was only one window and not room for two beds, and no near room for him if he took another.%0D%0A%0D%0A1 of 2%0D%0AQuestion%0D%0AUse the passage to answer the question.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhat do the author’s details reveal about the character of John?%0D%0A%0D%0A(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHe is interested in his wife’s opinions.%0D%0AHe is interested in his wife’s opinions.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe is selfless and generous toward his wife.%0D%0AHe is selfless and generous toward his wife.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe is unconcerned with his wife’s activities.%0D%0AHe is unconcerned with his wife’s activities.%0D%0A%0D%0AHe is very controlling of his wife.

Answer 1

The details in the passage reveal that John is very controlling of his wife. He dismisses her wishes regarding the room they should stay in, prioritizing practical arrangements over her preferences. He insists on the decision without considering her feelings, indicating a lack of respect for her desires and autonomy.