... experience to the story through her own battle with this affliction during the same time period. She uses her personal experiences to educate the public on the treatment of mental illness in women. The story ultimately reveals Gilman's opinion of Dr. Weir Mitchell and his treatment program known as the ... "rest cure ". In the late 19th century mental illness was not clearly understood and the treatment methods focused on healing the physical symptoms. The understanding of healing the mind was not practiced at this time. Dr. Silas Weir Mitchell was a noted neurologist that ... " (Livi...

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• Grade Level: High School