Discussion Questions Regarding Gilman

1. After learning the reason behind Gilman writing “The Yellow Wallpaper”, which was to bring to light the malpractice of Dr. S. Weir Mitchell, do you feel differently about your initial conclusions involving the story? Was this indeed a victory for feminism?
2. Gilman mentioned that the story was supposed to be dreadful, much like Edgar Allen Poe. However, do you feel that this piece is as timeless as his works?