The Yellow Wallpaper - the Physical and Mental Health Aspects

The short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman published in 1899 is a story that depicts physical, and mental illness as well as the factors surrounding seclusion and what it can do to a person. Some of the changes that were occurring in the story such of that as the changes in the wallpaper, reflect the changes that were occurring in her at the time. The description and attitude change to be drawn with the thinking of the narrator. A balance of positive and negative imagery also plays a role in the story. There is a progression of change throughout the story and during this time the narrator is unable to give an accurate description because of her mental state.

The physical illness is derived from her unhappiness because she is not allowed to visit cousin Henry and Julia which made her feel very unhappy and that led to her not eating because she feels so secluded from everyone. She was also not allowed to work until she was well enough since she did not move a lot during the day and mostly slept and this can affect the body a lot when one can’t move a lot. Whenever she would get the chance