[He was] delighted to be called the mistress, the wife, the Queen of Hierocles. ~ Harry Benjamin in The Transsexual Phenomenon (1966)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker expresses delight at being called the mistress, wife, and queen of Hierocles.
- In plain terms
- She enjoys the titles given to her.
- What can you take from it?
- Titles can convey personal significance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do titles affect self‑image?
- What power do titles hold?
Another view
Context about Hierocles and the speaker is missing.
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