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“That slit was the object of every man's lust - the heterosexual ones, at least - but it was frequently an object of their inexplicable scorn, distrust, and hate. You didn't hear that dark anger in all their jokes, but it was present in enough of them, and in some it was right out front, raw as a…” quote by Stephen King
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““That slit was the object of every man's lust - the heterosexual ones, at least - but it was frequently an object of their inexplicable scorn, distrust, and hate. You didn't hear that dark anger in all their jokes, but it was present in enough of them, and in some it was right out front, raw as a sore: What's a woman? A life-support system for a cunt .””

Stephen King

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower, Stephen King, 2005

The quote critiques how society objectifies women, reducing them to functional roles while harboring hidden resentment and hostility.

In simple terms: Women are seen as objects and sources of anger.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and challenge dehumanizing views of women.

Themes

gender objectification misogyny social critique

Mood

angry critical reflective

Type

literary social commentary critical analysis

When to use this quote

  • media analysis
  • gender studies
  • activism
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

feminist theory power dynamics cultural criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do cultural narratives shape our view of women?
  • What steps can reduce misogynistic attitudes?
A Different Perspective

The quote may overgeneralize and ignore individual variation in attitudes.

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