They were all waiting for a man. Men were going to scoop them up in a net and take them home and put them into an even smaller tank. Not all of them were waiting to find a man, because some of them had already found one, but it didn't stop the waiting. A few were waiting for a man to make up his mind and fewer still, the lucky ones, were waiting for a man who'd already made up his mind to make enough money. Barbara
The narrative illustrates a situation in which a group of women are anticipating the arrival of men who will significantly change their lives. These men are portrayed as figures of authority who will "scoop them up" and transport them to a more confined existence. The imagery of being placed in a "smaller tank" suggests a loss of freedom and autonomy, implying that the women's hopes rest on men determining their fates.
While some women are actively searching for a man, others have already secured one, yet the sense of waiting persists. This highlights a complex dynamic where having a partner does not necessarily equate to fulfillment. A small subset of women appears to be in a more fortunate position, as they wait for men who have decisively chosen their paths and possess the means to provide stability, suggesting a tension between desire, decision-making, and the quest for financial security in relationships.
