Home life as we understand it is no more natural to us than a cage is natural to a cockatoo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw argues that domestic life is restrictive and unnatural for humans, much like a cage for a bird.
- In plain terms
- Home life is not really natural for people.
- What can you take from it?
- Society restricts our natural freedom to live how we choose.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is home a cage or a haven?
- Do you feel restricted by daily routines?
Another view
It ignores the genuine comfort and security many find in stable home lives.
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