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Sometimes the women much resent the men who call for war…

“Sometimes the women much resent the men who call for war and have been known to rush upon them and beat them severely about the head and shoulders.” quote by Peter Matthiessen
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““Sometimes the women much resent the men who call for war and have been known to rush upon them and beat them severely about the head and shoulders.””

Peter Matthiessen

About This Quote

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

Women may resent men who wage war, sometimes retaliating violently against them.

In simple terms: War provokes resentment and violence.

Key Takeaway

Address the roots of conflict.

Themes

war gender violence

Mood

critical somber

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • peace activism
  • gender studies
  • conflict mediation

Key Concepts

sociology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives such deep resentment?
  • How can societies prevent retaliation?
A Different Perspective

Not all women react violently.

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