![]() The yellow wallpaper is the main symbol of the story. Using unique symbols, Gilman symbolically depicts the low role of women in society and in the family, misunderstanding, and apathy of family members towards possible illnesses and emotional problems faced by women. ![]() For a long time, the husband does not take into account the psychical state of his wife supposing it is nothing more than a fake. Using different symbols, Gilman unveils hardship and grievances faced by a common woman, misunderstanding, and indifference towards her. The protagonist suffers greatly because her role in life is limited and disregarded. In this short story, Gilman depicts a life of a common woman whose destiny is housekeeping. ![]() The Yellow Wallpapers was first published in 1892 (Shawn, p. ![]() The short story The Yellow Wallpaper describes problems of the middle-class women and the low status of women in society. ![]()
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