A woman's body is a dark and monstrous mystery; between her supple thighs a heavy whirlpool swirls, two rivers crash, and woe to him who slips and falls!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A woman's body is portrayed as a dark, monstrous mystery with dangerous, swirling forces.
- In plain terms
- The female body is depicted as a perilous, mysterious vortex.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the intensity and danger in sexual intimacy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does this image affect views on women?
- What alternative metaphors could be healthier?
Another view
The metaphor is misogynistic and may alienate readers.
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