The powerpoint was about the rest cure that was widely used
by Doctors in the 18th century.
Dr. Silas Weir Mitchell developed the rest cure.
He essentially imprisoned women for up to two months, and gave them little contact with the outside world.
In the first few weeks, women were not allowed to engage their minds by reading or performing small activities.
Most were even not allowed to roll over in their beds, suggesting that they may have been restrained.
The attempt to do brain work sooner or later brings on symptoms of exhaustion he thought.
HOMEWORK:
Finish the Yellow wallpaper questions due Sept.27.
