Question

which of the following statements describe gothic elements in \the yellow wallpaper\ that reflect social attitudes? choose three correct answers. the \cure\ prescribed by the male doctor causes, rather than cures, the narrators mental problems. the narrator talks lovingly and at length about her baby, implying that supernatural elements are at work. the narrators room is a former nursery and playroom, which heightens mystery and suspense. the husbands treatment of his wife is based on the assumption that she is weak and frail, like a damsel in distress. the image of the woman behind the bars suggests the theme of male expectations as a prison from which she cannot escape.

Explanation:

• The male - doctor - prescribed "cure" causing mental problems reflects the social attitude of male - dominated medical practices and their misdiagnosis of women's mental health.
• The husband's treatment based on the assumption of his wife's weakness reflects the social attitude of gender - based stereotypes (women as weak and in need of male protection).
• The image of the woman behind bars (suggesting male - expectation prison) reflects the social attitude of male - imposed restrictions on women.

Answer:

• The "cure" prescribed by the male doctor causes, rather than cures, the narrator's mental problems.
• The husband's treatment of his wife is based on the assumption that she is weak and frail, like a damsel in distress.
• The image of the woman behind the bars suggests the theme of male expectations as a prison from which she cannot escape.