Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper

"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a short story about a woman suffering from postpartum depression who is prescribed rest by her doctor. Confined to a room with disturbing yellow wallpaper, she becomes increasingly obsessed with its patterns, feeling trapped and powerless. As her mental health deteriorates, she begins to see a woman imprisoned behind the wallpaper’s design, symbolizing her own confinement and struggle for autonomy. The story explores themes of gender roles, mental health, and the importance of self-expression and agency in overcoming psychological distress.