The author's details reveal that John is very controlling of his wife. He disregards her wishes for a different room and insists on his own decisions regarding their living situation, suggesting a lack of consideration for her feelings and desires.
The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman I 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. But 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. I 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. He said there was only one window and not room for two beds, and no near room for him if he took another. Use the passage to answer the question. What do the author's details reveal about the character of John? (1 point) He is selfless and generous toward his wife. He is interested in his wife's opinions. He is very controlling of his wife. He is unconcerned with his wife's activities.
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