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HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the…

“HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“HUSBAND, n. One who, having dined, is charged with the care of the plate.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous definition portrays a husband as responsible for the plate after dinner, poking fun at marital duties.

In simple terms: Husband’s post‑dinner duty is plate care.

Key Takeaway

Recognize humor in everyday roles.

Themes

marriage humor roles

Mood

witty lighthearted

Type

satirical cultural

When to use this quote

  • family meals
  • household chores
  • relationship counseling

Key Concepts

satire social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do modern couples share domestic tasks?
  • What does humor reveal about marital expectations?
A Different Perspective

May reinforce gender stereotypes.

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