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“Oh, yes, how remiss of me. I forgot that you can have an entire herd of wives.” quote by Catherine Anderson
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““Oh, yes, how remiss of me. I forgot that you can have an entire herd of wives.””

Catherine Anderson

About This Quote

The speaker mocks a man for having many wives, highlighting absurdity of polygamy.

In simple terms: Mocking polygamy’s absurdity.

Key Takeaway

Question societal norms.

Themes

satire marriage polygamy

Mood

ironic critical

Type

satirical humorous

When to use this quote

  • social commentary
  • humor
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

cultural critique gender roles

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this reveal about attitudes toward marriage?
  • Is satire effective for critique?
A Different Perspective

The humor may trivialize serious gender issues.

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