Suddenly she thought that these men believed feeling…
““Suddenly she thought that these men believed feeling itself a disease, something to be cut out like a rotten appendix. Cold, calculating, ambitious, believing themselves rational and superior, they chased the crouching female animal through the brain with a scalpel. From an early age she had been told that what she felt was unreal and didn’t matter. Now they were about to place in her something that would rule her feelings like a thermostat””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Societal norms label emotions as irrational, seeking to control them like a disease.
In simple terms: Feelings are dismissed and regulated by rationalist ideals.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor emotions rather than suppress them.
Themes
gender
emotion
control
Mood
critical
empathetic
Type
analytical
reflective
When to use this quote
- therapy
- education
- workplace dynamics
Key Concepts
feminist theory
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance emotion and rationality?
- What systems label feelings as irrational?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing emotions can harm mental health and authenticity.