How the Setting Affected The Narrator of "The Yellow Wallpaper"

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He insists that she is only in a state of depression. This is indicative of the times because in 1892 men had the say in the house and women were to follow what the man says and to not speak up. If the main character would have spoken to someone else she might have gotten the proper treatment and avoided her most unfortunate situation...
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This is indicative of the times because in 1892 men had the say in the house and women were to follow what the man says and to not speak up. If the main character would have spoken to someone else she might have gotten the proper treatment and avoided her most unfortunate situation...
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