Gilman's "the yellow wallpaper" expresses the idea that doctors in the 19th
century did not take into account the opinions and needs of mentally ill
patients when treating them. which line from the story best supports this
theme?
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a. i find it hovering in the dining-room, skulking in the parlor, hiding in
the hall, lying in wait for me on the stairs.
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b. i don't like our room a bit. i wanted one downstairs that opened on
the piazza and had roses all over the window, and such pretty old
fashioned chintz hangings! but john would not hear of it.
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c. then she said that the paper stained everything it touched, that
she had found yellow smooches on all my clothes and john's, and
she wished we would be more careful!
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d. if a physician of high standing, and one's own husband, assures
friends and relatives that there is really nothing the matter with
one but temporary nervous depression - a slight hysterical
tendency - what is one to do?

"where are you taking me? " the car hesitated, or rather gave a faint whirring click, as if information, somewhere, was dropping card by punch- slotted card under electric eyes. "to the psychiatric center for research on regressive tendencies." he got in. the door shut with a soft thud. the police car rolled through the night avenues, flashing its dim lights ahead. which statement best describes the intended aesthetic impact of this excerpt? o a. by showing leonard obeying the police car, the author reinforces the theme of surrendering one s individuality. o b. by relating the way the car responds, the author underscores the theme of the dangers of a mechanized of society o c. by having leonard, a seemingly normal person, taken to a psychiatric center, the author injects irony, leaving the reader surprised o d. by showing leonard communicating with another person, the author satisfies his need for human contact, leaving the reader hopeful