Why have the narrator and her husband John rented the "colonial mansion"? What is its history, and what is the reaction of the heroine to this estate? Does she feel comfortable living in the house?
The narrator suffers from post-partum depression. Back when this story takes place, post-partum depression was known as "womanly hysterics". The mansion was supposed to be rented by wealthy people but their money ran out so it was being rented for a cheap price. The narrator hates the room she is locked into for some relaxation time. It is uncomfortable and the wallpaper is crazy ugly. I say crazy for a reason: it literally drives are protagonist crazy.
why did john the nararator tent out the mansion
Give a description of John. Why does the heroine say that his profession is "perhaps . . . one reason I do not get well faster"? How does the narrator view her husband? Does she agree with John's diagnosis and treatment? Who else supports John's diagnosis? What effect does this have on the heroine?
The Yellow Wallpaper
