When reading "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, one can not help but to take notice of Gilman's use of symbolism to convey more than just a story of an insane woman. This story signifies the oppression that many women felt during this time period.
In the beginning of the story, we are introduced to a woman and her husband, John, a Doctor. Even this early in the story we can begin to see John as a symbol of authority. Our narrator says how he laughs at her ideas, "...but one expects that" . He represents the typical man of that era. He treats his wife as if she is a…
