Answer:
this is from the the tell tale heart and the answer is A
Explanation:
Try replacing the word woman with any of those four words. Try to simplify the passage over all, and which ever one makes sense, is the right one. I'm assuming weakness is correct, because it says "therefore i forbid my tears" claiming they wont cry, and in this world, crying is a sign of weakness. But i would just get a few more opinions on it :)
Presumably the "Wise man" thought that the person who actually had suffered a nervous breakdown shouldn't be stimulated in any way so that is why he counselled Gilman to "never touch pen, brush or pencil again". In fact, she didn't follow his advice and through her creative work she came back to life again. From myself having written a book, I know that being involved in creating something is very therapeutic and good for the self esteem.
