Religion Quote by Carol Emshwiller
““He said, 'I like to see some spirit in my women. I like spunk and the fire in the eye. A woman like that is worth having,' but that was before I kicked him in the groin.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Virgin Suicides, 1999
She admires bold, passionate women but later rejects the man expressing that view.
In simple terms: She values spirited women but turned against the speaker.
Key Takeaway
Beware of double standards in admiration.
Themes
gender
power
hypocrisy
relationships
Mood
conflicted
critical
Type
social commentary
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- dating
- workplace
- friendships
- social media
Key Concepts
feminism
masculinity
objectification
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you admire traits you later condemn?
- How does power affect perception of women?
A Different Perspective
Her praise is undermined by violence, revealing inconsistency.
