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In Judy Brady’s essay, “I Want a Wife,” she examines why she would like to have a wife. Brady believes that a wife performs all house chores and the husband does nothing, but to expect the wife to do everything for him. Brady tries to persuade the reader to look at a husband viewpoint of what a wife should be. The essay was written during the early 1960’s, during the second wave of the feminist movement in America. Brady is pushed by certain reasons to write, “I Want a Wife” to show the humanist humor.

In this article Brady tries to connect to every type of wife by stating all of the possible things they may do in a day. In doing this she is using pathos, because she trying to connect with their emotions. A lot of the examples are the same as the one for logos, when she says “I want a wife to” or “I want a wife that will” (229-230). She does not think that every wife does everything she states, but by listing all of the examples she is appealing to the largest audience that she can. One specific example of her using pathos in a sarcastic tone is when she says that she wants the liberty to replace her wife and then goes on to say “Naturally, I will expect a fresh, new life…” (230). It infuriates her audience when she says that, because it makes wives look more like tools than women, and since most of her audience are women it aggravates them even more. Brady uses her writing to make her audience think that wives do too much for their families without appreciation.

In paragraphs three through seven, Brady provides the reader with what she desires in a wife. Through repetition and tone, she shows the reader the unrealistic roles of a wife.

In both Judy Brady’s “I want a wife” and Rebecca Curtis’s “Twenty Grand,” the reader is given a glimpse into the lives of two families living in different worlds but sharing many similar situations. Both families in the two-story show the environment that they are living in. Through the author’s use of irony, repetition, and tone, it becomes clear that I feel more sympathy for the mother in the story “Twenty Grand”.

In Judy (Syfers) Brady’s article, “I Want a Wife”, she expresses her opinions in a satirical commentary that offers hypothetical criteria for an ideal wife, with an underlying message that deals with how people should be grateful for all of the deeds and chores that women do. Brady utilizes the strategy of

Love is defined as an intense feeling of deep affection. Although it is not as easily defined as some may make it. Every situation and the lessons we learn from those times, help to form what we believe love to be. For some it may be a physical attachment that others degrade to lust. For some it may be their reason for continuing on in life; but overall for most, love is what drives our lives. From childhood to adulthood we seek to find relationships that will fulfill our hearts and make our short time on Earth a little more enjoyable. However as well as any other activity we partake in, ways in which we perceive love and marriage have changed over time. Although there is slight variations, when most imagine the life of a married couple pure happiness is what is expected. As wonderful as that expectation may be, not every marriage fits into this ideal. The criteria of marriage used to be based off of what your partner can offer you. However as times have changed and gender roles have begun to disappear, marriage has now

Then, we have Robin Stokes, who is a young, beautiful woman but is simultaneously insecure and anxious and looks for her self-confidence through men who abuse her financially, sexually, and emotionally. Her relationship with her family creates another burden her, as her father has Alzheimer’s and her mother is the only one who wants to take care of him. Eventually, they have no choice but to admit him to a nursing home, but it is a decision that is hard for the both of them. Her relationship with men is also a tumultuous one, in which she has an affair with a man named Russell, and even though she finds out he is married to another man, her good sense is pushed away by her attraction for him.

As aforementioned, she takes on a feminine masculine persona—she is speaking as a woman having the needs of a man, treating a wife as a different species of woman that she covets. Her tone also does not stray into something violent or passionate; she remains firm and assertive throughout. She simply states what she wants and how she plans on achieving it. This persists throughout the essay until the final line—“My God, who wouldn’t want a wife?” (Brady 10)—where she directly employs the prior point of her wryness.

Frequently, married couples value the stability of their relationship over the true pillars of marriage; trust, connection, compatibility, and most importantly, love. This leads to a desperate attempt to grow love in the relationship, which often fails. Such is the case in the short story, “The Other Paris,” by Mavis Gallant. Here, Gallant portrays her disagreement with this idea of love through her mocking tone and sarcastic characterization of Carol and Howard Mitchell.

This drama is touching to the heart as both the man and woman grow in their relationship. It shows meaning to the fact that life goes on no matter what happens and that things do get better. This story means so much because it shows that even through small communication so much is said. People need to remember what it is like to communicate and to remember that in the end it was all worth it.

Marriage, the central part of the lives of the main characters, is viewed in opposing ways through their actions. Susan's, Edgar's wife, description of what Edgar's love did for her involves the contrasting natural elements of snow and heat, also the elements of

The concept of this comedy-romance script is smart. It’s a high-concept premise that easily engages the audience. The first thirty pages offer a likeable protagonist in the character of Sue Ellen. Her goal is clear and the stakes feel personal. The audience easily engages to the plotline and one effortlessly roots for Sue Ellen. It’s the type of concept that feels marketable.

Their combined perspectives added depth to the story and created a gratifying balance between romance, intrigue, and action keeping the reader enthralled throughout the

In 1972 an article was posted in Ms. Magazine titled “Why I Want A Wife.” It explains all the things wives have to do on a daily bases and how Brady would like a wife. This article was written because a friend of hers had recently gotten divorced. In 1990 the article was reprinted in Ms. Magazine with the title “Why I [Still] Want A Wife.” In Brady’s essay “Why I Want A Wife” she uses real life experiences, examples, and pathos to explain her case.

Brady uses strong word choice to create an ironic and sarcastic tone. The text contains a personal story that references the narrator’s newly divorced male friend who is already looking for a new wife. The narrator responds to the situation by saying “It suddenly occurred to me that I, too, would like to have a wife.” The narrator mocks her male friend by saying that after witnessing and analyzing his current situation, she all of a sudden realizes the advantages of having a wife, which makes her want one as well. This produces an almost uneasy feeling within the reader. As the mood and tone of the essay suddenly shift to sarcastic, any ideas previously discussed become invalid and cannot be taken seriously. The text ends with the statement “My God, who wouldn’t want a wife?” By closing with this unanswered question, the reader is left to interpret the essay however they see best fit. The reader is left to contemplate whether or not to give in to society and continue to promote these impractical standards made for women, or stand up and work to make a change. The author, who is a women, freely mocks the