Marriage Quote by Mario Puzo
““It pleased him to see the hurt look on her face, the tears springing into her eyes. She might be a daughter of the Great Don but she was his wife, she was his property now and he could treat her as he pleased. It made him feel powerful that one of the Corleones was his doormat.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Godfather by Mario Puzo, 1969
A man feels dominance by treating his wife as property, reveling in the power over a rival family member.
In simple terms: He enjoys power by demeaning his wife, who belongs to a rival clan.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject abusive power dynamics.
Themes
power
control
abuse
family
violence
Mood
dark
tense
ominous
Type
literary
critical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- organized crime
- family rivalry
- gender oppression
Key Concepts
patriarchy
ownership
psychological domination
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power corrupt relationships?
- What alternatives exist to asserting dominance?
A Different Perspective
Such dominance often masks insecurity and can lead to violence.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
