Being married Quote by Anonymous
“Since you are determined to be married, Miss Cornelia," said Gilbert solemnly, "I shall give you the excellent rules for the management of a husband which my grandmother gave my mother when she married my father." "Well, I reckon I can manage Marshall Elliott," said Miss Cornelia placidly. "But let us hear your rules." "The first one is, catch him." "He's caught. Go on." "The second one is, feed him well." "With enough pie. What next?" "The third and fourth are-- keep your eye on him.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Rules of Husband Management, 2021
A humorous dialogue offers satirical advice on controlling a husband, highlighting gender stereotypes.
In simple terms: Satire on managing spouses.
Key Takeaway
Question traditional gender roles.
Themes
humor
gender
relationships
Mood
playful
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- marital counseling
- comedy writing
- social critique
- relationship advice
Key Concepts
social satire
marriage dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this say about power in relationships?
- How can humor challenge gender norms?
A Different Perspective
May reinforce outdated stereotypes if taken literally.
![“A lot of people [are] saying civil union," Faried told KDVR. "I don't like it being called that because I can get married to a female and it can be called a marriage. Why can't a female be married to a female and male be married to a male and it be called a marriage? You still have the same thing…” quote by Kenneth Faried](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ccf/kenneth-faried-106860_because-i-can_a-lot-of-people-are-saying-civil-union-f_31787.jpg)
