Boys Quote by August Strindberg
““CAPTAIN. Yes, I’m crying, even though I am a man. But has not a man eyes? Has not a man hands, organs, senses, affections, passions? Does he not live by the same food, is he not hurt with the same weapons, is he not warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer as a woman is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? Why should a man not complain, a soldier weep?* Because it’s unmanly! Why is it unmanly? LAURA””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Father, 1887, August Strindberg
A man questions why society deems emotional expression unmanly, highlighting shared humanity.
In simple terms: Men and women share the same feelings and vulnerabilities.
Key Takeaway
Reject gendered emotional stereotypes.
Themes
gender
emotions
humanity
Mood
reflective
challenging
Type
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family dynamics
- mental health advocacy
- education
Key Concepts
masculinity
social norms
emotional expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we normalize male emotional expression?
- What role does language play in gender expectations?
A Different Perspective
Cultural resistance to changing gender norms.
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