“The Yellow Wallpaper” is, on its surface, about a woman driven insane by post-partum depression and a dangerous treatment. However, an examination of the protagonist’s characterization reveals that the story is fundamentally about identity. The protagonist’s projection of an imaginary woman — which at first is merely her shadow — against the bars of the wallpaper’s pattern fragments her identity, internalizing the conflict she experiences and eventually leading to the complete breakdown of the boundaries of her identity and that of her projected shadow.
The basic theme of the story is deeper as it seems at the first sight. From my point of view it deals not only with women depression but also with the family relationship. As we see the husband of the main character doesn't pay more attention for her. If he really loves her, why he doesn't listen her?? This question I asked myself when I was reading this story. I think, the main character symbols all women who suffer from loneliness, who cannot be understandable and feels helpless. This story for women who can't find the answer for many social questions
