Question

Throughout the story the narrator uses the words “creep” and “creeping” to describe the wallpaper figure’s movements. What does this word choice suggest about the narrator?

Answer 1

The word choice suggests that the narrator sensed a disturbing feeling from the wallpaper figure’s movements. The narrator has distinguished the pattern to be that of a woman wanting to be free. She related herself with this woman and believed that she is also trapped.

Answer 2

specifically It shows how nervous the painting makes the narrator.