And she's got brains enough for two, which is the exact quantity the girl who marries you will need.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A cynical quip suggests a woman's intelligence is meant for marriage.
- In plain terms
- Her brain is big enough for her and her husband.
- What can you take from it?
- Irony can critique societal expectations about gender roles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is this meant as a compliment or insult?
- What does it say about men?
Another view
It assumes women marry men and reinforces old gender tropes.
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