The Yellow Wallpaper
What does the Yellow Wallpaper symbolize?
The yellow wallpaper is a central image in the story
The yellow wallpaper is a central image in the story
In the story, wallpaper, a usually feminine, floral decoration on the interior of walls, is a symbol of female imprisonment within the domestic sphere.
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