Marriage Quote by David Foster Wallace
““She would- never mind. She was his servant. Slave mentality. This was not the girl I asked to marry me. She was his slave and believed she knew only joy...where was my wife? What was this creature she stroked and sucked at...””
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Depressed Person,” 1994
The speaker reflects on a partner reduced to servitude, questioning identity and the loss of authentic connection.
In simple terms: A partner becomes a slave, losing true self and love.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist dehumanizing dynamics.
Themes
identity
servitude
marriage expectations
illusion
power dynamics
Mood
critical
reflective
somber
Type
analytical
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- personal boundaries
- self-awareness
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
Existential dread
objectification
psychological critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain individuality in close relationships?
- When does caring become control?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may overgeneralize complex relational issues.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
