Long time Quote by Steven Erikson
““By the Lady’s never-sucked teats!” “Elas Sil!” “Oh shut up! I’m a woman, I can curse about things like that. Wait, it’s not as dark up ahead. Come on, and hasn’t that baby of yours been asleep a long time? You sure it’s not dead?” “Wel, it peed on me halfway down that last corridor, and last I looked it was smiling.” “Huh. It ever amazes me women get talked into motherhood.””
About This Quote
The speaker reflects on the absurdity and darkness of a situation, highlighting how women are often pressured into motherhood despite chaotic circumstances.
In simple terms: Women face pressure to become mothers even in chaotic times.
Key Takeaway
Question societal expectations about motherhood.
Themes
gender
motherhood
societal pressure
absurdity
dark humor
Mood
ironic
critical
reflective
Type
satirical
philosophical
conversational
When to use this quote
- family planning
- career decisions
- personal autonomy
Key Concepts
patriarchy
existential dread
social conditioning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect perception of gender expectations?
- What alternatives exist for women facing such pressure?
A Different Perspective
The humor may downplay serious emotional impacts of forced motherhood.
