I assure you, Mother, he said dryly, you are undoubtedly the most interesting woman I've ever met. She snorted briefly and gave him a direct look. I suppose that's why you haven't yet married, is it? I didn't think a wife needed to be interesting, he replied, with some honesty. Most of the ones I know certainly aren't.
In the excerpt from Diana Gabaldon's "Seven Stones to Stand or Fall," a conversation unfolds between two characters, reflecting on the nature of marriage and what makes a person intriguing. One character compliments the other, labeling her as the most interesting woman he has encountered. This remark evokes a skeptical response, as she questions why he remains unmarried if he values interesting women. He responds candidly, suggesting that a wife does not have to be particularly interesting based on his experiences. His opinion indicates a disparity between personal attraction and societal expectations regarding marriage and the qualities valued in a partner, highlighting a deeper commentary on relationships and companionship.
In the excerpt from Diana Gabaldon's "Seven Stones to Stand or Fall," a conversation unfolds between two characters, reflecting on the nature of marriage and what makes a person intriguing. One character compliments the other, labeling her as the most interesting woman he has encountered. This remark evokes a skeptical response, as she questions why he remains unmarried if he values interesting women.
He responds candidly, suggesting that a wife does not have to be particularly interesting based on his experiences. His opinion indicates a disparity between personal attraction and societal expectations regarding marriage and the qualities valued in a partner, highlighting a deeper commentary on relationships and companionship.
