Quote by W. H. Auden

The Americans are violently oral. That's why in America the mother is all-important and the father has no position at all -- isn't respected in the least. Even the American passion for laxatives can be explained as an oral manifestation. They want to get rid of any unpleasantness taken in through the mouth.

The Americans are violently oral. That's why in America the

Summary

This quote suggests that Americans have a strong tendency towards expressing themselves through oral means, such as speech and consumption. It highlights the importance of the mother figure in American society, while suggesting that fathers hold less significance and respect. The mention of the American passion for laxatives is seen as an oral manifestation, indicating a desire to eliminate any unpleasant sensations or experiences taken in through the mouth. Overall, the quote touches upon cultural tendencies regarding the oral aspects of expression and the importance of maternal figures in American society.

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By W. H. Auden

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