The Yellow Wallpaper is a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman that examines the psychological effects of confinement and societal expectations on women. The story follows a woman who is prescribed a rest cure for her supposed nervous condition and is confined to a room with yellow wallpaper. As she becomes increasingly obsessed with the wallpaper, her mental state deteriorates. Gilman's exploration of gender roles and the limitations imposed on women during the fin-de-siècle period makes this story a thought-provoking read.
