A literary artifact is a symbol that is used in a work of literature and which allow the reader to better understand a particular text. The idea of an "artifact" comes from the social sciences, and it describes an object of cultural or historical significance. Literary artifacts allow readers to understand a story better, while at the same time highlighting the important elements of a story.
The Yellow Wallpaper definitely messes with your mind. It suspends the readers disbelief and plays tricks on you. It makes you think one thing when really something else is going on.
Generativity is concerning oneself about future generations and the need to guide younger people and contribute to future generations. Having a child is a contribution to the future generation