Lady Quote by Tom Stoppard
““SEPTIMUS: My lady, I was alone with my thoughts in the gazebo, when Mrs Chater ran me to ground, and I being in such a passion, in an agony of unrelieved desire -- LADY CROOM: Oh…! SEPTIMUS: -- I thought in my madness that the Chater with her skirts over her head would give me the momentary illusion of the happiness to which I dared not put a face. (Pause.) LADY CROOM: I do not know when I have received a more unusual compliment, Mr Hodge. I hope I am more than a match for Mrs Chater with her head in a bucket. Does she wear drawers? SEPTIMUS: She does. LADY CROOM: Yes, I have heard that drawers are being worn now. It is unnatural for women to be got up like jockeys. I cannot approve.””
About This Quote
A far dialogue satirizes pretentious romantic fantasies and gendered fashion absurdities through exaggerated characters.
In simple terms: Mocking over‑dramatic courtship and bizarre dress codes.
Key Takeaway
Satire exposes social and gender conventions.
Themes
satire
gender
fashion
absurdity
dialogue
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
comedic
dramatic
When to use this quote
- theatrical performances
- comedic sketches
- literary analysis classes
Key Concepts
social critique
linguistic play
Practical Applications
- Use humor to question norms
- Employ exaggerated dialogue for critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the absurdity of clothing symbolize about societal expectations?
- How does satire function as a tool for gender commentary?
A Different Perspective
The humor may alienate audiences unfamiliar with the referenced cultural context.
