Comprehension questions "The Yellow Wallpaper" 1. How does the narration mimic the narrator's mental state? Consider her style of writing, what she includes, what she omits, and her tone.

2. What is John’s attitude toward his wife, especially in terms of her illness? What words does he use to refer to her? While thinking about this issue, consider the symbolism of the “nursery.”

3. What are the narrator’s feelings toward her husband? How do they change throughout the story?

4. In what ways might the ending of the story be seen as both a victory and a defeat for the narrator?

5. Consider the setting of the story, including the nursery. How does this outer world mirror the narrator’s situation and ordeal – her inner world?

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