Dead Bodies Quote by George Gissing
““I wish girls fell down and died of hunger in the streets, instead of creeping to their garrets and the hospitals. I should like to see their dead bodies collected together in some open place for the crowd to stare at.' Monica gazed at her with wide eyes. 'You mean, I suppose, that people would try to reform things.' 'Who knows? Perhaps they might only congratulate each other that a few of the superfluous females had been struck off.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: New Grub Street by George Gissing, 1891
A bleak, misogynistic fantasy about eliminating women to solve societal problems.
In simple terms: A hateful wish to kill women.
Key Takeaway
Reject such dehumanizing ideas.
Themes
misogyny
violence
social critique
Mood
disturbing
critical
cautionary
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- literary analysis
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
extremism
dehumanization
gender hatred
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about the author's view of women?
- How can literature confront misogyny?
A Different Perspective
Such fantasies ignore real solutions and promote hate.
