Gender Quote by Rebecca Barnhouse
““If a woman tells a man the god favor him, everybody says she's far-minded.' The broom halted mid-sweep and the slave turned to Hild. 'But let a woman do what the gods tell her, without asking a man's permission first? Then she's possessed.' Unwen punctuated her words with her broom, jabbing it into the corner.””
About This Quote
A woman is told to obey divine will without male consent, implying possession and gender oppression.
In simple terms: Women are denied agency by divine command.
Key Takeaway
Challenge gendered authority.
Themes
gender
authority
possession
slavery
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
Gender:1
Possessed:0
Women and men:1
Slave Turned:0
Possessed Unwen:0
Permission Possessed:0
Minded Broom:0
When to use this quote
- feminist critique
- social justice
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
historical oppression
mythic narrative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this reflect patriarchal control?
- What would true agency look like?
A Different Perspective
Historical context may differ.
