The repression the woman faces in “The Wallpaper” is in a more indirect approach. She is not subjected to physical violence, however, one can classify it as mental suppression. He surpasses her own judgments about her condition and worsening condition, believing that she does not know the best course of treatment. When she shares her opinions on the matter of her condition from a personal view he denounces her thoughts and replies: “Can you trust me as a physician when I tell you so” (Gilman 93). John views his wife as an inferior being, too simple minded to know what is best for her. When she shares He speaks to her in demeaning tones calling her degrading things such as “blessed little goose” and “bless her little heart” (Gilman 88-93). The condescending words he uses to address her emphasizes that he believes her to be subordinate, ultimately condemning her to inequality. The similarity of gender inequality in both stories is predominantly expressed by the women’s husbands’ actions towards them. Although different extremities the author’s accentuate the oppression of women under the authority of male
The repression the woman faces in “The Wallpaper” is in a more indirect approach. She is not subjected to physical violence, however, one can classify it as mental suppression. He surpasses her own judgments about her condition and worsening condition, believing that she does not know the best course of treatment. When she shares her opinions on the matter of her condition from a personal view he denounces her thoughts and replies: “Can you trust me as a physician when I tell you so” (Gilman 93). John views his wife as an inferior being, too simple minded to know what is best for her. When she shares He speaks to her in demeaning tones calling her degrading things such as “blessed little goose” and “bless her little heart” (Gilman 88-93). The condescending words he uses to address her emphasizes that he believes her to be subordinate, ultimately condemning her to inequality. The similarity of gender inequality in both stories is predominantly expressed by the women’s husbands’ actions towards them. Although different extremities the author’s accentuate the oppression of women under the authority of male