Austen Quote by L. J. Smith
““Mary-Lynnette: "You have not read 'Pride and Prejudice'." Ash: "Why not?" Mary-Lynnette: "Because Jane Austen was a human." Ash: "How do you know?" Mary-Lynnette: "Well Jane Austen was a woman, and you're a chauvinist pig." Ash: "Yes, well, that I can't argue.””
About This Quote
Source Dialogue: Fictional conversation, unknown source
A sarcastic exchange highlights gender bias and dismissive attitudes toward women's literature.
In simple terms: A joke about sexism and reading habits.
Key Takeaway
Challenge stereotypes when discussing literature.
Themes
gender bias
humor
literature
social commentary
Mood
ironic
critical
playful
Type
satirical
conversational
When to use this quote
- classroom debate
- online forum
- book club
- social media comment
Key Concepts
feminism
stereotypes
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect discussions on gender bias?
- What impact does dismissing women's work have?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay serious sexism.
![“[Jane] Austen was not a novelist for nothing: she knew that our stories are what make us human, and that listening to someone else's stories -- entering into their feelings, validating their experiences -- is the highest way of acknowledging their humanity, the sweetest form of usefulness.” quote by William Deresiewicz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2bb/william-deresiewicz-15471_jane-austen_jane-austen-was-not-a-novelist-for-nothi_62623.jpg)
