The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Before I try to read this story the title "The Yellow Wallpaper" I immediately thought of a yellow wallpaper. Turns out the title is relative to the story. I enjoy reading this because of the society during that time period of a women role. The narrator's husband is a doctor and the wife is ill as everyone should know. Her husband is constantly telling his wife like a parent will do to their children. It seems like it was that type of relationship that they have. Also, during this period women didn't really have a say in anything, couldn't vote and etc. Women had to listen to their  husband in most relationships. Now that is said, the narrator is obsessed over the yellow wallpaper that allowed her mind to believe that the wallpaper is moving. The wallpaper indicates being trapped within themselves or in the society.  I recommend everyone to read this story because it displays a story of an ill woman not being free, as everyone should have freedom.

A Rose for Emily by William Faulkner

Honestly, at first I thought the story would revolve around a rose given to Emily, but I was wrong. This was the first William Faulkner short stories I have read. After reading it, it was a good story. It shows that Emily was mentally ill and living in her own world. Also, having a father basically controlling her entire life to do that or don't do that. After her father dies, it seems to be that life of having her father ruling her is the only life she has. Which then leads  Emily to be controlling of her life too. By having Homer killed and keeping him in a room so she can be with him forever. Now I know that  Emily is a necrophilia and it's very creepy. I would recommend this to any who likes Gothic themed story or one who enjoys a short story.