The plot and characters in the novel attest to the fact that inaccurate information about the patient's condition led to the misunderstanding. The husband's focus on including Gilman in everything but the treatment had an impact as well. You can check here the symbolism in the yellow wallpaper moonlight the paper the bed. It makes sense that the author searches for the creepy woman in private to get what she wants. She wouldn't be able to realize it if she tried to tell anyone. She does this by hiding her daily journal.