The Yellow Wallpaper: Oppression Of Women In Society

Part I of Essay
Reflecting their role in society, women in literature are often portrayed in a position that is dominated by men. Especially in the nineteenth century, women were repressed and controlled by their husbands as well as other male influences. In "The Yellow Wall-Paper," by Ch ....

Part II of Essay
.... -- tells of her depression and how it is dismissed by her husband and brother. "You see, he does not believe I am sick! And what can one do? If a physician of high standing, and one's own husband, assures friends and relatives that there is really nothing the matter with one but temporary nervous depression -- a slight hysterical tendency -- what is one to do?" (160) These two men -- both doctors -- seem completely unable to admit that there might be more to her condition than just stress and a slight nervous condition. Even when a summ ....