The Yellow Wall-Paper

Here's a quick test: respond to the following by providing a thesis statement only. The thesis should be appropriate for an essay of 800-1200 words.

What idea(s) does the author develop regarding the relationships between men and women?

My choice of topic was random, sort of, but if I where to right a paper about this story, it would have more to do with the problem of personal freedom (free will).  Perhaps a connection of the two ideas will broaden your thinking.