Quote by Ursula K. LeGuin
A Woman is home caring for her children! even if she can't. Trapped in this well-built trap, A Woman blames her mother for luring her into it, while ensuring that her own daughter never gets out; she recoils from the idea of sisterhood and doesn't believe women have friends, because it probably means something unnatural, and anyhow, A Woman is afraid of women. She's a male construct, and she's afraid women will deconstruct her. She's afraid of everything, because she can't change. Thighs forever thin and shining hair and shining teeth and she's my Mom, too, all seven percent of her. And she never grows old.
Summary
This quote portrays the perspective of a woman who feels trapped in societal roles and expectations. The woman blames her mother for influencing her into this trap, while also ensuring that her own daughter remains trapped as well. She hesitates to form bonds with other women, fearing that it may go against the natural order or threaten her constructed identity. The woman is constantly afraid, unable to change and maintaining a physical appearance that defies aging. The quote highlights the struggles and limitations faced by women in a society that often constrains their freedom and individuality.
Topics
Women
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