What is a wife? There is a large amount of people within our world that misinterprets wifes, and believes that they can not do the same work as their husband. Some people believe that it is wrong to expect more/less from women compared to men, and some believe that that is completely acceptable. In Judy Brady’s essay “I Want A Wife,” she discusses what a wife actually does, and what she believes the perfect wife is. She describes the responsibilities and overall meaning of being a wife in a sarcastic way, as it is almost non existent or a joke. The beginning statement of the speech set the whole tone of the speech. Brady opens up by saying, “I belong to that classification of people know as wives. I Am A Wife” (551). This beginning statement hits hard by saying
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Everyone may have different opinions, however they are the person who makes life easier for everyone else. Within the second paragraph, Brady states, “I want a wife who will work and send me to school. And while I am going to school I want a wife to take care of my children. I want a wife to keep track of the children’s doctor and dentist appointment. And to keep track of mine, too” (552). Brady was just naming off endless responsibilities wifes have that are looked over by others. In most households, the wife is the one who does the laundry, makes the meals, takes care of groceries, etc. Imagine the wife not doing any of that, and the husband and kids would have to be responsible for those chores. Wifes have way too many responsibilities to take care of, which are overlooked by others. After stating all the responsibilities and desires that she believes men want in a wife. Brady ends her speech with the question, “My God, who wouldn’t want a wife” (553)? She’s right, who wouldn’t want a wife? Whether they work or not, they have too many responsibilities that men most likely could not handle. Their work-ethic and hard work around the house is extremely beneficial in making life
Everyone may have different opinions, however they are the person who makes life easier for everyone else. Within the second paragraph, Brady states, “I want a wife who will work and send me to school. And while I am going to school I want a wife to take care of my children. I want a wife to keep track of the children’s doctor and dentist appointment. And to keep track of mine, too” (552). Brady was just naming off endless responsibilities wifes have that are looked over by others. In most households, the wife is the one who does the laundry, makes the meals, takes care of groceries, etc. Imagine the wife not doing any of that, and the husband and kids would have to be responsible for those chores. Wifes have way too many responsibilities to take care of, which are overlooked by others. After stating all the responsibilities and desires that she believes men want in a wife. Brady ends her speech with the question, “My God, who wouldn’t want a wife” (553)? She’s right, who wouldn’t want a wife? Whether they work or not, they have too many responsibilities that men most likely could not handle. Their work-ethic and hard work around the house is extremely beneficial in making life