AN OBSTACLE by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: A young woman, isolated and confined to a room, is subjected to various forms of oppression and control by her husband, who is determined to "cure" her of what he perceives as her mental illness. The story explores themes of patriarchy, oppression, and the limits placed on women's autonomy and agency in society.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1890 · Genre: Feminist Literature, Short Stories, Historical Fiction