Gilman's "the yellow wallpaper" expresses the idea that doctors in the 19th
century did not take into account the opinions and needs of mentally ill
patients when treating them. which line from the story best supports this
theme?
) a. i don't like our room a bit. i wanted one downstairs that opened on
the piazza and had roses all over the window, and such pretty old
fashioned chintz hangings! but john would not hear of it.
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b. if a physician of high standing, and one's own husband, assures
friends and relatives that there is really nothing the matter with
one but temporary nervous depression - a slight hysterical
tendency - what is one to do?
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c. i find it hovering in the dining-room, skulking in the parlor, hiding in
the hall, lying in wait for me on the stairs.
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d. then she said that the paper stained everything it touched, that
she had found yellow smooches on all my clothes and john's, and
she wished we would be more careful!