Marriage Quote by Edna O'Brien
““A work is completed without deference to a husband, an absurd epic of maudlin childhood is about to be sent to a pimp, before a husband is allowed to correct it,” he said seething. “You would only tinker with it,” she said fearless, though fearing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Country Girls, 1960
A woman resists patriarchal control over her creative work, confronting societal expectations and exploitation.
In simple terms: A woman fights control over her art.
Key Takeaway
Stand up for artistic autonomy.
Themes
feminism
creativity
power dynamics
Mood
defiant
assertive
Type
literary
feminist
When to use this quote
- publishing
- film adaptation
- personal expression
- activism
Key Concepts
patriarchy
artistic integrity
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect your work from oppressive influences?
- What costs are you willing to bear for creative freedom?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may provoke backlash or censorship.
![“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)
