LIMITS, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman: The story follows the experiences of a woman who is confined to a room by her husband due to what he believes are her "nerves." The room is decorated with feminine touches and the wife is forbidden from engaging in any stimulating activities. As she spends more time in the room, she begins to question her own identity and the nature of her confinement. The story explores themes of gender roles, oppression, and the effects of isolation on mental health.
By Charlotte Perkins Gilman · First published 1899 · Genre: Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Feminist Literature