Marriage Quote by Sylvia Plath
““I knew that in spite of all the roses and kisses and restaurant dinners a man showered on a woman before he married her, what he secretly wanted when the wedding service ended was for her to flatten out underneath his feet like Mrs. Willard's kitchen mat””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Wedding Mat" (unpublished), 1960
The speaker describes a man who, after marriage, desires to dominate his wife, reducing her to a mere object.
In simple terms: A man wants to dominate his wife after marriage.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and reject controlling dynamics.
Themes
gender
power
objectification
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
literary
feminist
When to use this quote
- marriage
- relationships
- power imbalance
Key Concepts
feminism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can partners maintain equality?
- What signs indicate unhealthy control?
A Different Perspective
The quote reflects a single perspective, not universal truth.
![“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)
