What was a normal life? It was the life of the girls who worked with her, the tribute parties, the wire sheets, the kitchen batteries and the silver cutlery, that complicated female order; And, on the other hand, it was the life of the gay-la dancing room, going drunk with black roads, listening to jokes of men, enduring and fighting with men and getting them, get them: one side could not exist without the other, and Upon assuming and getting used to both, a girl was on the way to marriage. There was no other way. And I didn't go
The text reflects on the contrasting lives of women in a specific setting, highlighting the dichotomy between domesticity and social engagement. On one hand, it describes the lives of girls who spend their time in tribute parties, handling household tasks, and managing intricate relationships within their social environment. This portrays a structured, expected female role revolving around home and family.
On the other hand, the life of women in a more liberated context is illustrated, where they engage in partying, drinking, and navigating relationships with men. This duality illustrates that both lifestyles are interdependent, ultimately leading to the societal expectation of marriage. The author suggests that a woman's acceptance of both realms signals her readiness for this traditional life path.
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