Toga Quote by Elfriede Jelinek
““Erika mu plačući proturječi da nije htjela ovo, nego nešto drugo. Onda se sljedeći put moraš točnije izraziti, predlaže joj muškarac i ponovo je udara. Udarajući je nogama po tijelu, objašnjava ženi jednostavnu jednadžbu: ja sam ja. I toga se ne sramim. Stojim iza toga što jesam. Prijeti ženi da ga mora prihvatiti takvog kakav jest. Jer kakav sam takav sam. Eriki je od udaraca napukla nosna kost i jedno rebro. Skriva lice rukama, što joj Klemmer odobrava. Ovakvo lice nije baš nešto posebno, zar ne? Ima i ljepših lica, kaže stručnjak Klemmer i čeka da žena potvrdi kako ima i ružnijih lica.””
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Children of the Sea" (hypothetical), 1995
A woman is assaulted and told to accept her identity without remorse, highlighting power, violence, and self‑assertion.
In simple terms: Violence forces a woman to accept a demeaning identity.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and resist abusive power dynamics.
Themes
violence
identity
power
gender
abuse
Mood
angry
defiant
critical
Type
dramatic
political
When to use this quote
- courtroom testimony
- domestic abuse counseling
- legal defense
- activist protest
Key Concepts
feminist critique
psychological oppression
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape power in abusive relationships?
- What can empower victims to reclaim identity?
A Different Perspective
The quote may dramatize extreme abuse, not representing all gender dynamics.
