Gaze Quote by Lynsay Sands
““Oh God!” Leigh cried out with pain, and then snapped bitterly, “Why do we women have to have the babies? Men should have them. What did we ever do to deserve this?” “Eve ate the apple,” Justin responded, braking and shifting the van into park. “Shut up, Justin, or I swear I’ll shove an apple up your—” “Ow, ow, ow,” Valerie cried out as Leigh nearly pulverized the bones in her fingers. “Sorry,” Leigh muttered, releasing her fingers. “I was trying not to squeeze too tight.” “That’s okay,” Valerie said weakly. “I’ll go get Etienne and Rachel,” Justin announced, opening the door. “I don’t think we’re going to be able to get Leigh in the house without help.” “That’s because I’m a beached whale,” Leigh moaned, suddenly sounding teary. “No, honey,” Valerie said quickly. “He’s just worried about you having a contraction while we’re walking you in. It’s better if we have someone to help us carry you in.” Leigh snorted with disbelief, all sign of tears gone and irritation in their place again. “Justin could carry me with one hand. He’s just scared I’ll bite him or something.””
About This Quote
Source Short story excerpt, unknown publication
A heated argument about gender roles and reproductive expectations reveals frustration, sarcasm, and underlying vulnerability.
In simple terms: People argue about who should bear children, showing anger and pain.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about gender and responsibility.
Themes
gender
responsibility
conflict
Mood
tense
irritated
Type
dialogue
conflict
When to use this quote
- family planning
- social debate
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
feminism
masculinity
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- What biases influence our views on parenthood?
- How can empathy improve such tense discussions?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue’s sarcasm may obscure genuine concerns.
