When reading "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, one can not help but to take notice of Gilman's use of symbolism to convey more than just a story of an insane woman. This story signifies the oppression that many women felt during this time period. In the beginning of the story, we are introduced to a woman and her husband, John, a Doctor. Even this early in the story we can begin to see …showed first 75 words of 867 total…

…showed last 75 words of 867 total…Jennie, our ideal woman, sees the paper torn down she said " I wouldn't mind doing it myself". Americans have come a long way regarding to equality of woman since the publication of "The Yellow Wallpaper". Woman today still have obstacles to face and challenges when it comes to competing with the male ego, but they are becoming more successful. But we still have not reached all of the wallpaper at the top of the walls.