In some modern - day psychological thriller short stories, a woman might be put in a straitjacket by an abductor. This situation then becomes a battle of wills between her and the captor as she tries to escape the physical and mental confinement of the straitjacket and the overall situation she is in.
One well - known example could be in some interpretations of the story of 'Jane Eyre' where the madwoman in the attic was sometimes depicted as if she could have been in a straitjacket, though it's not directly stated in the original novel. It shows the idea of female oppression and the idea of women being locked away and restricted.
One well - known story could be in some traditional fables where a woman might encounter a boar in the forest. For example, in some old European folktales, a woman might be out gathering berries and come across a wild boar. She has to use her wits, like making loud noises or climbing a tree to scare the boar away. This shows the woman's survival skills in a situation where she is faced with a potentially dangerous wild animal.
There could be adventure stories where a woman is accidentally caught in a straitjacket - like if she was exploring an old, abandoned mental institution and stumbled upon one and got stuck in it while trying to understand how it worked. It could be a comical situation in some fictional tales as well, where her friends try to get her out.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan is another popular story. It shows the glamorous and complex world of wealthy Asian families. The female characters in the story, who are mostly Asian women, navigate through love, family expectations, and social status.
One famous Japanese story related to women is 'The Tale of Genji'. It was written by Murasaki Shikibu. This story offers a detailed look into the lives of noble women in the Heian period, including their relationships, courtly life, and the complex social hierarchies they were part of.
The Handmaid's Tale is one. It shows women in a dystopian society where they are oppressed and their rights are severely restricted. The women in this story are 'ravaged' in a sense by the system that controls them.
There's 'To Kill a Mockingbird'. Scout Finch is a young girl who gradually comes to understand the complex world around her, including issues of race and justice. Also, 'Jane Eyre' is a classic example. Jane goes through many hardships and experiences that shape her into a strong woman as she comes of age.
Sula by Toni Morrison is another example. It explores the complex friendship between two African - American women and delves into themes such as female identity, race, and community. Morrison's work often gives a voice to marginalized women.
One is Nawal El Saadawi. She is an Egyptian novelist who has written many works that touch on postcolonial and feminist issues. Also, Toni Morrison can be considered in a sense, as her works, though mainly focused on the African - American experience which has elements of postcoloniality in relation to the history of slavery and its aftermath, explore the experiences of black women in a complex, post - 'colonial' - like context within the United States.
Georgia O'Keeffe is known for her large - scale paintings of flowers and New Mexico landscapes. Her works often explore themes of femininity and nature.
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter' can also be considered in this category. Hester Prynne is branded as an adulteress and has to bear the consequences in a Puritan society. These novels not only show the individual stories of the 'fallen women' but also the social fabric and values of the time.