The Tell-Tale Heart” and “The Yellow Wallpaper each character’s appearance and personality
In "The Tell-Tale Heart," the main character is an unnamed narrator who is suffering from a mental illness. The narrator's appearance is not explicitly described, but their personality is characterized by obsession and paranoia. They are driven to commit a murder and are tormented by the sound of the victim's heartbeat, leading them to confess their crime.
In "The Yellow Wallpaper," the main character is also an unnamed narrator who is suffering from a mental illness, specifically postpartum depression. The narrator's appearance is not described in detail, but she is portrayed as a woman in a vulnerable and fragile state. Her personality is initially described as enthusiastic and active, but as the story progresses, she becomes increasingly fixated on the pattern of the yellow wallpaper in her room. She eventually descends into madness, believing that there is a woman trapped behind the wallpaper.
Both stories depict characters whose appearance is not a major focus of the narrative, as their mental states and personalities take center stage. However, their personalities are key to understanding their actions and motivations throughout the stories.