he narrator- whose name may or may not be Jane-is highly imaginative and a natural storyteller, though her doctors believe she has a “slight hysterical tendency.” The story is told in the form of her secret diary, in which she records her thoughts as her obsession with the wallpaper grows. Round Characters: The narrator is the only round character in the story. Jennie is John's sister who assumes the role of the sterotypical housewife. John is characterized as no more than the all powerful husband 'tries' to heal his wife.

Flat Characters: Flat characters in the story are John and Jennie. Main character Characters & character type (Round/flat /static/dynamic/ stereotypical/anti- hero/etc.

Social Context (include clues which help you determine this) The oppression of women in both marriage and society throughout the late 19th century is reflected in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's “The Yellow Wallpaper.” In this story, the narrator was diagnosed with temporary nervous depression with a slight hysterical tendency by her physician husband. Author’s Name Charlotte Perkins Gilman Year of Publication 1892 Physical: Place & Time (include clues which help you determine this) setting (place)America, in a large summer home (or possibly an old asylum), primarily in one bedroom within the house.

Worksheet Short Story Analysis Worksheet Title of short story The yellow wallpaper.

Flat and round characters worksheet