“The Yellow Wall-Paper” can be considered unrealistic based on the fact that Gilman depicts a woman trapped behind a wall trying to break free. The yellow wallpaper represents a prison to Jane; “ and worst of all by moonlight, it becomes bars!” (Gilman 492). Jane can clearly see someone trapped in the wall and tries to tell her husband but he does not listen and treats her like a child. Gilman uses the relationship between Jane and John to comment on the sexism in society as both Jane’s husband and her brother are well respected in the community and therefore can diagnose and treat her any way they see fit. Because of his status in the community John isolates Jane and makes sure his sister Jennie is taking care of the house and keeping an eye
