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“Will you excuse us all,” [Jeff] said, “if we admit that we find it hard to believe? There is no such-possibility-in the rest of the world.” Have you no kind of life where [asexual reproduction] is possible?” asked Zava. “Why, yes-some low forms, of course.” “How low-or how high, rather?” quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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““Will you excuse us all,” [Jeff] said, “if we admit that we find it hard to believe? There is no such-possibility-in the rest of the world.” Have you no kind of life where [asexual reproduction] is possible?” asked Zava. “Why, yes-some low forms, of course.” “How low-or how high, rather?””

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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

A speaker questions the plausibility of a society without sexual reproduction, highlighting skepticism toward unfamiliar social structures.

In simple terms: Questioning belief in unconventional societies.

Key Takeaway

Consider how bias limits imagination.

Themes

skepticism social norms gender

Mood

curious critical inquisitive

Type

philosophical questioning

When to use this quote

  • academic discussion
  • science fiction writing
  • gender studies
  • philosophical debate

Key Concepts

feminism utopia anthropology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions shape our view of possible societies?
  • How does language influence acceptance of the unknown?
A Different Perspective

Assumes all societies must follow known reproductive norms.

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