Author
Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Summary
A woman confined for rest after childbirth becomes fixated on the pattern of her room's wallpaper in a story of confinement and breakdown.
Literary Tradition
American feminist literature
Major Themes
- —Gender
- —Mental health
- —Confinement
- —Agency
Historical Importance
An early and influential feminist story critiquing medical and marital control over women.
Discussion Questions
- —How does the narration shift over the story?
- —What does the wallpaper come to represent?
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