Always Quote by Celine Song
“Materialists' is a kind of Victorian romance, because it's about the marriage market, the way that they always are.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Song of the Sea, 2022
Materialism mirrors Victorian romance, treating love as a market where partners are commodities.
In simple terms: Love is portrayed like a market, similar to Victorian romance.
Question the commodification of love.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- dating apps
- marriage counseling
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does market thinking affect modern relationships?
- Can love exist beyond transactional terms?
Might ignore genuine emotional connections.