Which of the following statements describe gothic elements in “The Yellow Wallpaper” that reflect social attitudes? Check the three boxes that apply.
A The narrator talks lovingly and at length about her baby, implying that supernatural elements are at work.
B The image of the woman behind the bars suggests the theme of male expectations as a prison from which she cannot escape.
C The husband’s treatment of his wife is based on the assumption that she is weak and frail, like a damsel in distress.
D The “cure” prescribed by the male doctor causes, rather than cures, the narrator’s mental problems.
E The narrator’s room is a former nursery and playroom, which heightens mystery and suspense.