Internal Rebellions

The main character in the story "The Yellow Wall-Paper" conducts a minor rebellion. She is told by many people not to write because of her illness, but she does anyways. "There comes John, and I must put this away- he hates to have me write a word." (188). John hates her writing, but despite his suggestions she does anyways. By not letting John know she is writing she undergoes a small internal rebellion because only she knows what she is doing. By doing this small rebellion it gives her power and strength to eat despite the fact that it also gives a great tole on her mentally.