The Yellow Wallpaper Flashcard 1st

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What is the significance of the yellow wallpaper in the story?

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The yellow wallpaper symbolizes the oppression of women and the struggle for identity and freedom.

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Who is the narrator of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

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The narrator is an unnamed woman suffering from postpartum depression.

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What role does the husband play in the narrator's life?

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The husband, John, is a physician who believes he knows what is best for his wife, often dismissing her feelings.

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What does the room symbolize in the story?

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The room symbolizes confinement and the restrictions placed on the narrator's life.

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How does the narrator's perception of the wallpaper change throughout the story?

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Initially, she finds it repulsive, but as her mental state deteriorates, she becomes obsessed with it.

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What is the narrator's initial diagnosis?

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The narrator is diagnosed with a 'temporary nervous depression'.

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What does the phrase 'rest cure' refer to in the context of the story?

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The 'rest cure' is a treatment prescribed to the narrator, involving isolation and forbidding her from writing or engaging in creative activities.

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What does the narrator's writing represent in the story?

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The narrator's writing represents her struggle for self-expression and autonomy.

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How does the story reflect the theme of mental illness?

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The story illustrates the misunderstanding and mistreatment of mental illness, particularly in women during the 19th century.

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What is the climax of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'?

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The climax occurs when the narrator tears down the wallpaper in a desperate attempt to free herself.