Denied Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Marriage is good enough for the lower classes: they have facilities for desertion that are denied to us.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Shaw satirically suggests that marriage offers lower classes an easy exit, a privilege denied to the privileged.
In simple terms: Marriage gives lower classes an easy way out, unlike the rich.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden privileges in social institutions.
Themes
social class
marriage
privilege
satire
Mood
cynical
critical
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- political commentary
- legal rights
- family law
Key Concepts
social critique
inequality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does class affect marital choices?
- What rights are denied to the privileged?
A Different Perspective
The quote overlooks that marriage can also be restrictive for all classes.
