Read this sentence from Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper."I think sometimes that if I were only well enough to write a little it would relieve the press of ideas and rest me.Which theme does this sentence best support?A.Women played subordinate roles in marriage during the nineteenth century.B.Doctors in the nineteenth century listened to their patients' concerns.C.Even when a husband and wife disagree, both can be happy.D.A person who is not allowed to be creative can become distressed.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which sentence best states a theme of Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"?A.When a person is unwell, rest is the best medicine.B.A husband does not believe that his wife is sick, which leads to disastrous consequences.C.The narrator does not like the yellow wallpaper in her bedroom and becomes mentally disturbed.D.Women in the 19th century often played a lesser role in marriage.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which statement best states a theme of Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper"?A.A person who is not allowed to be creative can become distressed.B.Despite disagreeing with her husband, the narrator remains a good wife and does what her husband asks.C.The love of one's family conquers all obstacles.D.Even when a husband and wife disagree, both can be happy.

One theme from "The Yellow Wallpaper" is that women played a lesser role in marriage during the 19th century. Which line from the story best supports this theme?A.And I know John would think it absurd. But I MUST say what I feel and think in some way it is such a relief!B.We shall sleep downstairs to-night, and take the boat home to-morrow. I quite enjoy the room, now it is bare again.C.I'm feeling ever so much better! I don't sleep much at night, for it is interesting to watch developments. . .D.He said I was his darling and his comfort and all he had, and that I must take care of myself for his sake, and keep well.

Which statement is a theme of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?A.A husband takes his wife to a mansion with a garden to help her recover from an illness.B.People need to be mentally active and engaged to keep their sanity.C.A woman becomes obsessed with the wallpaper in her room.D.A married couple should always consider the feelings of both the husband and wife.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" expresses the idea that doctors in the 19th century did not take into account the opinions and needs of mentally ill patients when treating them. Which line from the story best supports this theme?A.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.B.I find it hovering in the dining-room, skulking in the parlor, hiding in the hall, lying in wait for me on the stairs.C.Then she said that the paper stained everything it touched, that she had found yellow smooches on all my clothes and John's, and she wished we would be more careful!D.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?SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS