Question

In the story "The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which of the following represents the progression of roles (in chronological order) in which the narrator views her husband?

a. A respected physician, loving caretaker, manipulative husband, prison guard
b. A prison guard, manipulative husband, loving caretaker, respected physician
c. Supportive partner, open-minded husband, neglectful caretaker, a 'quack' doctor
d. A 'quack' doctor, neglectful caretaker, open-minded husband, supportive partner.

Answer 1

In 'The Yellow Wallpaper,' the narrator's perception of her husband changes from seeing him as a respected physician to a loving caretaker, then to a manipulative husband, and finally to a prison guard.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the story "The Yellow Wallpaper," by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, the progression of roles in which the narrator views her husband is accurately described as 'a respected physician, loving caretaker, manipulative husband, prison guard'. This represents the shifting dynamics in their relationship as the story progresses. Initially, the narrator sees her husband, John, as a respected physician who has her best interests at heart. As time passes in their summer home, she begins to regard him as a loving caretaker, albeit one who does not understand her needs. However, as her confinement continues and her mental state deteriorates, she comes to see him as a manipulative husband who imposes his will upon her, and eventually as a prison guard controlling her every move and thought.