Read the following and answer the questions below. Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “The Yellow Wallpaper” Gilman Sandra M. Gilbert and Susan Gubar, “A Feminist Reading of Gilman’s ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’” Charlotte Perkins Gilman, “Why I Wrote ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’” Answer the following after reading all three stories above. 1. Do we believe she is truly insane, or is she a victim of circumstances? Is there a difference? Why or why not? Trace her deterioration. 2. What comment does this seem to be making about women’s power? Ultimately, do they have power or not? What do Gilbert and Gubar say about this specifically? 3. What comment is this making about power in gendered relationships? 4. Describe Nancy’s role in her marriage. What is it supposed to be? Does she fulfill her role successfully? What pressures are on her? 5. Using Perkins Gilman’s essay, how does the fiction that appears fantastical actually have truth in reality? 6. Compare this story in some way to a work (e.g. a book, short story, film, tv show, etc.) from the 21st century.