Feminist Perspectives in the Yellow Wallpaper
Words: 654 Pages: 2 28312Wallpaper patterns morph into prison bars as Gilman exposes how nineteenth-century gender roles and medical ignorance conspire against women's wellbeing. In a time when women were largely silenced and confined to domestic roles, Gilman uses a feminist lens to unravel the detrimental effects of such societal norms on women’s mental health. Through the narrator's struggle against male dominance and her descent into madness, the story critiques the patriarchal structures that stifle female autonomy and creativity. Setting the Scene: Gender and […]