The Yellow Wallpaper Flashcard 1st

The Yellow Wallpaper Flashcard 1st

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English

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary theme of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

Back

The primary theme is the oppression of women and the impact of mental illness.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the setting of the nursery contribute to the story?

Back

The nursery symbolizes the infantilization of the narrator and her lack of autonomy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does the narrator's husband, John, play in her mental state?

Back

John's controlling nature exacerbates the narrator's mental decline by dismissing her feelings and needs.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the yellow wallpaper itself?

Back

The yellow wallpaper represents the narrator's mental state and her struggle for freedom.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the narrator's writing serve as a form of resistance?

Back

Writing allows the narrator to express herself and assert her identity against her husband's control.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the narrator's brother's profession as a physician imply about her treatment?

Back

It implies a lack of understanding and empathy towards her mental health, as he is part of the medical establishment that dismisses her condition.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the act of tearing down the wallpaper symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes the narrator's rebellion against her oppression and her quest for freedom.

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