”The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Analyze “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

What is the story about? Who is the narrator? What’s the difference between having a narrator and having the main character voice her thoughts directly? How do narrators affect readers? What are the themes raised by the author? Give textual evidence for your interpretation. How is this story similar and distinct from the others? How are race and class a part of this story? Is the main character really crazy, or what else is going on in the story?