The narrator states, “Of course I don't when John is here, or anybody else, but when I am alone” (Line 72). As the narrator persistently uses the word “I” it puts us right in the narrator’s head. In contrast to the narrator’s desires and expectation for women in the real world they are being subjected to follow the rules made by man. Gilman's ideas about rejecting the female role intensifies as the narrator's rejection of John and patriarchy deepen. Jane declines to embrace her physical space of confinement given by her husband. The narrator states, "I've got out at last," said I, "in spite of you and Jane. And I've pulled off most of the paper, so you can't put me back" (Lines 263). As the narrator speaks these words it shows a subliminal signs of irritation towards her roles of wife and mother. When the she states her name in the third person, she illustrates the conflict within herself. She is trying to comply with these roles but is not able to fully commit. This is symbolized when John ask Jane to give up what she loves which is writing. Although Joh has asked her to stop, she continues to write. This is her way of having freedom and defying man. Now she is free from the restraints given by society and her own efforts to repress her