The Golden Notebook for some reason surprised people but it was no more than you would hear women say in their kitchens every day in any country. ... I was really astounded that some people were shocked.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The novel shocked readers by presenting ordinary domestic truths as if they were new.
- In plain terms
- People were surprised by common truths women already knew.
- What can you take from it?
- Truths can seem shocking when ignored.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we ignore common truths?
- What should be expected from literature?
Another view
It assumes women in kitchens shared these views universally.
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