This mysterious fiction short story features the protagonist, who becomes sick after improper care. The story is like her diary to prove her point of view she never said aloud. The story, The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gillman, represents the early stages of mental health and raising children, a quote from the story, “Of course, if you were in any danger I could and would, but you are better, dear, whether you can see it or not”. The protagonist, or patient, isn't sick, she's simply unable to see how she's being lied to, therefore lying to herself, she has no safe space to understand what she's going through, and the relationship with her doctor is unethical. A minor case of postpartum depression is a common experience. She seems to be a victim of this and …show more content…
Who would say these side effects from the patient were directly from the child? This could be part of it and the side effects could be similar, yet they also could have grown from isolation and mental abuse. Postpartum is most common when the mother spends time with a baby. She didn't have that, and the patient could have recovered easily by spending time with her newborn. Another quote from Mayo Clinics, “Side effects of long-term postpartum include; Difficulty bonding with your baby, Withdrawing from family and friends, Loss of appetite or eating much more than usual, Feelings of worthlessness, shame, guilt or inadequacy, Reduced ability to think clearly, concentrate or decide, and thoughts of harming yourself or your baby." The baby did not take from her these things, it was taken from her by being alone surrounded by nothing but yellow wallpaper, a large bed that was nailed to the floor, and barred windows. No decent conditions for anybody, much less a sick woman. This all came about because of her husband, John. Thinking it was best for her and the baby, perhaps his motives were