An unreliable narrator may be biased, immature, or just ignorant. Readers must look for clues in the words and actions of other characters to determine whether the narrator is unreliable. In this activity, you will analyze the themes and structure of the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which uses an unreliable narrator. Type a response to the following questions, citing textual evidence where appropriate.
Part A
What are some of the major themes of the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
Part B
What makes the narrator in “The Yellow Wallpaper” an unreliable narrator? Provide examples to support your response.
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Part C
What does the wallpaper symbolize in “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
Part D
Why is the “The Yellow Wallpaper” set in only one place, a bedroom?
Part E
How does the use of irony affect your understanding of “The Yellow Wallpaper”?