The Yellow Wallpaper

"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a Psychological horror story that explores a woman's descent into madness caused by enforced rest and isolation. The narrator feels trapped by her husband and the treatment meant to cure her postpartum depression, which involves forbidding her from working or socializing. As she spends hours staring at the oppressive yellow wallpaper in her room, she begins to see patterns and figures, symbolizing her mental struggle. The story highlights issues of gender roles, mental health, and the importance of autonomy, illustrating how oppressive treatment can worsen mental illness rather than heal it.