Judy Brady's Tragedy: The Identitions Of Being A Wife

Register to read the introduction… As you continue to glide over the words in her story you will notice that there is a hint of what you might call justified jealousy. That is to say, she is growing more covetous of a good education and the social status it brings if one is allowed to simply dabble in the freedom leading to such for a little while. It is clear to see after a little observation that all Brady wants is to explore, and enjoy the grandeur of an accomplished professional in a world seemingly bursting with opportunities.

It is here then that we are able to dissect her longing for friendship in its proper context. Not just any friendship, but a friendship that one is able to relish in and enjoy to the furthest extent. As her words continue to flow, Brady begins to show contempt for the position men have selfishly held in society for so long, some even chuckling at the thought of a woman feeling this way. As she stood before a San Francisco crowd in 1970 to present this paper for the "50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which had given women the right to vote." in 1920 (Jochild) Judy found herself being "heckled by men in the audience" but still having "an immediate impact within the strengthening feminist movement." (Jochild). Brady hungers for …show more content…
I picture a child having a wardrobe acceptable to any average person, but as the child examines the latest fashions through the windows in the marketplace, she can't help but want something better than average from time to time. As we examine Judy we know that she has worked hard to push herself through school, now marriage and motherhood, one would say that she deserves to be treated better than average and it can be suggested that she is keenly aware of that fact. If we could switch sides for a second, one could say that she also desires that her husband be just as hospitable when her company is around by taking "care of the needs of my guests so that they feel comfortable…makes sure that they have an ashtray…that they are passed the hors d'oeuvres…that they are offered a second helping of the food" and "that their wine glasses are replenished when necessary" (Brady-Syfer 803) thus longing to engage in such joyous banter with the overtones of being just as "economically independent" (Brady-Syfer 802) as her