A Perfect Woman Nobly Planned
The story revolves around a young woman who is described as perfect and nobly planned. She has been created to be the ideal companion for her husband, with every aspect of her life carefully orchestrated to ensure his happiness. As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that this perfection is not just a product of chance, but rather a deliberate design. The woman's thoughts, feelings, and actions are all meticulously controlled, making her a kind of living doll. The story raises questions about the nature of free will and whether true love can exist in such a predetermined relationship.
By Franklin P. Adams · First published 1927 · Genre: Poetry, Satire, Humor · 201 words
First lines
(The man who wants the perfect wife should marry a "stock-size. " She comes cheaper. -- _London Chronicle_.)
Ah, Myrtilla, woe and dear me! Lackadaydee and alas! What is this, I greatly fear me, That has come to pass?
Craving, as I do, perfection, Loathing anything like flaws, I must raise a slight objection To your building laws.
You are five one-and-a-quarter, And your girth is thirty-three -- Myrtie, you're a little shorter Than you ought to be.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Franklin P. Adams
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Satire, Humor, Social Commentary
- Length: 201 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form with rhyme and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Satire — The poem humorously critiques societal standards of perfection, particularly in relation to women.
- Humor — The tone and content are light-hearted and intended to amuse the reader.
- Social Commentary — The poem comments on societal expectations and norms regarding physical appearance and relationships.
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Satire · Social Commentary · Feminism · Marriage · Relationships · Love · Critique of Society · Comedy · Romance · Literary Fiction · Short Stories · American Literature