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I Want a Husband:

Diction:

A response from a man's point of view:

Mostly simple vocabulary with complicated phrases spread through out the essay

ex: And I want a wife who understands that my sexual needs may entail more than strict adherence to monogamy

adding to the satirical tone that Judy Brady had

ex.it is my husband’s responsibility to drive us to these events and cheer for the children because I couldn’t possibly risk losing my voice in such a harsh manner.

Makes certain points seem more important that others, and emphasizes phrases to make you pay attention to that specific point

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and showing the almost ridiculousness of his response as well

Syntax:

Parallel Structure:

What were your first impressions reading this essay?

"I want a wife.."

  • First read aloud at a rally celebrating the 50th anniversary of women's suffrage (1970) in Union Square, San Francisco
  • Reprinted in 1990 by Ms. Magazine
  • Satirical - a woman wanting a wife?
  • Became legendary in Feminist circles
  • Still read and discussed in women studies classes today.

Do you think Brady was fair in her accusations?

Building tension from beginning to end to show the long list of duties the wife has to accomplish

Judy Brady

B. 1937

Rhetorical Tree

Logos

Although emotions can make a essay powerful, do you think Judy Brady used too little ethos and logos?

Published her essay: 1971

Context

Ethos

Pathos

Effect on the Feminist Movement:

The "Traditional" Dynamic

-it changed how many families thought about their relationship

-it made wives think about more their husband could do to make it a more equal dynamic

Tone

  • From satirical to passive aggressive

What do you look for in a spouse/partner?

  • Write 3 things you expect in a husband or wife on your note card
  • Please be as honest as possible

ex. "My wife must arrange to lose time at work and not lose the job. It may mean a small cut in my wife's income from time to time, but I guess I can tolerate that"

Satirical

ex. "I want my wife to quit working and remain at home so that my wife can more fully and completely take car of a wife's duty"

Passive Aggressive

What pieces of a traditional relationship are relevant today?

How has it changed since 1971?

I want a wife - Judy brady

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