Clock Quote by Angela Carter
“Proposition one: time is a man, space is a woman.”
About This Quote
Source Short story collection: The Bloody Chamber, 1979
Time and space are gendered metaphors, suggesting masculine and feminine qualities in abstract concepts
In simple terms: Time is masculine, space feminine
Key Takeaway
Think about how gendered language shapes perception
Themes
gender
metaphor
language
philosophy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- social discourse
- educational contexts
Key Concepts
feminist theory
symbolic representation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does gendered language affect our view of reality?
- Can we imagine non‑gendered metaphors?
A Different Perspective
Metaphors can oversimplify complex realities
