Betrayed Quote by V. S. Naipaul
“In our island myth this was the prescribed end of marriages like mine: the wife goes off with someone from the Cercle Sportif, outside whose gates at night the willingly betrayed husband waits in his motorcar. The circumstances were slightly.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: A House for Mr Biswas, V. S. Naipaul, 1961
A marriage ends when a spouse leaves for a more prestigious social circle, leaving the abandoned partner waiting in resignation.
In simple terms: A wife leaves for a higher status group, husband stays behind.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how social ambition can erode personal bonds.
Themes
marriage
social class
betrayal
loneliness
Mood
sorrowful
reflective
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- career advancement
- community events
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
social mobility
power dynamics
cultural expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do social hierarchies affect personal relationships?
- Can loyalty survive class differences?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize the betrayal, overlooking mutual responsibility.
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