I hated men because they didn't stay around and love me like a father: I could prick holes in them & show they were no father-material. I made them propose and then showed them they hadn't a chance. I hated men because they didn't have to suffer like a woman did. They could die or go to Spain. They could have fun while a woman had birth pangs. They could gamble while a woman skimped on the butter on the bread. Men, nasty lousy men.

πŸ“– Sylvia Plath

🌍 American  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Poet

πŸŽ‚ October 27, 1932  β€“  ⚰️ February 11, 1963
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The quote reflects the deep resentment and frustration the speaker feels towards men, stemming from perceived abandonment and lack of emotional support. The speaker's hatred is largely tied to personal experiences, where men fail to fulfill the nurturing role that a father is expected to provide. This sense of betrayal leads to a desire to expose their inadequacies, as the speaker critiques their inability to understand the struggles women endure. It...

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