Gender Flashcards
In this novel, women keep the details of life going.
“The women went into the houses to their work”
the men are in charge of thinking and figuring things out.
“The men sat still – thinking – figuring.”
Men can change up fast
“They knew that a man so hurt and so perplexed may turn in anger, even on the people he loves.”
The past never goes away.
“The men were ruthless because the past had been spoiled”
Ma works hard because it is her duty as a woman
” “It’s women’s work,” she said finally.”
Even Tom’s mother obeys her son to a certain extent as he is a man
“Ma looked to Tom to speak, because he was a man”
By singing the words, it’s almost as if men are in charge of meaning, and by humming the tunes, it’s almost as if women are in charge of emotion.
“Men sang the words, and women hummed the tunes.”
Men are expected to remain strong always
“‘Anybody can break down. It takes a man not to.’”
