Early Stream of Consciousness and Feminism in Fiction

Question 1

What conclusion can you draw about the author’s use of stream of consciousness?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A: It draws the reader into the experience of sliding into madness.

Question 2

What effect does the unreliable narrator of “The Yellow Wallpaper” have on the reader?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: The reader realizes that the narrator isn’t receiving the medical attention she needs.

Question 3

How does this effect support the narrator’s viewpoint?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B: It supports the viewpoint that “rest cures” could be ineffective and even dangerous.

Early Stream of Consciousness and Feminism in Fiction Answers