The Yellow Wallpaper

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The narrative explores themes of mental health and societal constraints through the eyes of a woman confined to a room due to her supposed hysteria. As she descends into madness, her obsession with the room's yellow wallpaper becomes a powerful symbol of her struggle against oppression and the quest for autonomy. The story critiques the treatment of women and highlights the impact of isolation on the psyche, making it a poignant examination of gender roles and mental illness.