Question

Why did Gilman most likely choose an unreliable narrator to tell the story of "The Yellow Wallpaper"?

A) It helps the reader understand that the narrator is not getting the help she needs.
B) It encourages the reader to question every detail of the story.
C) It helps the reader understand the necessity of the narrator’s treatment.
D) It encourages the reader to sympathize more with all of the other characters.

Answer 1

a)

Step-by-step explanation:

Gilman most likely chose an unreliable narrator to tell the story of "The Yellow Wallpaper" because it helps the reader understand that the narrator is not getting the help she needs.

Thus she used the unreliable narrator to show us such feelings and emotions of helplessness.

Answer 2

B) It encourages the reader to question every detail of the story