Both Uses of
provoke
in
The Yellow Wallpaper
- pronounced enough to constantly irritate and provoke study
*provoke = cause (in reaction)
- But in the places where it isn't faded and where the sun is just so—I can see a strange, provoking, formless sort of figure, that seems to skulk about behind that silly and conspicuous front design.†
provoking = causing (a reaction)
Definition:
to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally