In response to The Yellow Wallpaper, I agree with what Gilman argues but only in some cases. I believe that a domestic life and marriage can become oppressing for women and cause depression. However, I only believe so if there is an imbalance in their life as there is in the character’s life. The character’s every move and treatment is dictated by her husband and her duties. She is meant to be happy with her life because that pleases her husband which is her ultimate duty. However, she becomes depressed and entrapped by it as the yellow wallpaper symbolizes. This can be true about an actual domestic life and marriage. If there is an imbalance and there is no freedom then the women becomes entrapped in her own life. However, I do believe in such things as a happy marriage and a happy domestic life but only when chosen. I believe with The Yellow Wallpaper Gilman is expressing that women need to push out from their domestic lives and life as they choose in order to find happiness and a good state of mind, which I agree because women should be seen as independent instead of dependent.
As for the Gilman’s style, I enjoyed the way she presents her argument. I like seeing the story as the character’s journal because it allows an inside look to the character’s state of mind. I also found the symbolism interesting because I felt as if it was a somewhat empowering and surprising ending when the woman tears down the wallpaper to ultimately free herself. It was a creative and attention grabbing way to express her argument. Overall, I enjoyed reading the piece.
Sincerely,
A Girl and Her Heels
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