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There's no discounting the antagonism the average woman…

“There's no discounting the antagonism the average woman feels for the eldest daughter. The infuriating thing is that most mothers blame the daughters for their hatred when it's just what makes the mother pig eat her first batch of young. Of course one can't tell them that.” quote by Mari Sandoz
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“There's no discounting the antagonism the average woman feels for the eldest daughter. The infuriating thing is that most mothers blame the daughters for their hatred when it's just what makes the mother pig eat her first batch of young. Of course one can't tell them that.”

Mari Sandoz

About This Quote

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

Explores maternal jealousy toward a daughter, rooted in primal survival instincts.

In simple terms: Mothers may resent daughters for survival competition.

Key Takeaway

Recognize underlying emotions.

Themes

family dynamics jealousy survival

Mood

somber analytical

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • parenting counseling
  • family therapy
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology evolutionary biology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do mothers feel rivalry?
  • How can families heal such tension?
A Different Perspective

May generalize complex mother‑daughter relations.

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