An in-depth look into the protagonist's psyche

​"Then in the very bright spots she keeps still, and in the very shady spots she just takes hold of the bars and shakes them hard."

Describe the pattern and the woman the protagonist sees

An In-depth Look into the Protagonist's Psyche
The Pattern and the Woman

Multiple Choice

What is the main focus of the presentation?

• The analysis of "The Yellow Wallpaper" lady's psyche

• The biography of Charlotte Perkins Gilman

• The history of wallpaper design

• The plot summary of "The Yellow Wallpaper"

"And she is all the time trying to climb through. But nobody could climb through that pattern--it strangles so; I think that is why it has so many heads."

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The Struggle

The protagonist’s interpretation of the woman's struggle with the pattern.

"They get through, and then the pattern strangles them off and turns them upside down, and makes their eyes white!"

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Symbolism of the pattern strangling the heads.

Multiple Choice

According to the protagonist, why does the woman in the wallpaper struggle with the pattern?

• She is trying to escape from the room.

• The pattern is physically restraining her.

• She is dancing and enjoying herself.

• The pattern is strangling her.

"I think that woman gets out in the daytime! And I'll tell you why—privately—I've seen her!"

The protagonist’s observations of the woman during the day.

"There are only two more days to get this paper off, and I believe John is beginning to notice. I don't like the look in his eyes."

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​John's reaction and the protagonist’s increasing paranoia.

Multiple Select

How does the protagonist believe the woman in the wallpaper behaves during the day?

• She sleeps peacefully.

• She gets out of the room

• She turns into a chicken

• She does copium in the bathroom

Writing Time OH YEAH!

​How does the protagonist feel about the woman in the wallpaper?
Use information from the slides to explain your answer.

​Analyze the Text/Winnie G11