In what way do the houses in "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "Jane Eyre" differ from each other as Gothic literary structures ?
Correct answer: B. The state of disrepair when the houses are first encountered by the protagonists
- A. The relative location of the room in which the "troubled" women are kept
- B. The state of disrepair when the houses are first encountered by the protagonists
- C. The relative location of the houses within the larger communities
- D. The relative age of the houses
Explanation
The house in “The Yellow Wallpaper” is marked by neglect and disrepair, whereas Thornfield is an occupied and functioning estate despite its secrets. Both texts use upper rooms for confinement, so the room’s location is not the main difference.
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