Summary Of The Other Two By Wedithwharton

Feminism advocates for enhancement of women’s rights with regard to social, economic and political equality. The story “The Other Two” byEdithWharton was developed at a time when women were not regarded as equal mates to men. There are those values that they were required to adhere to, and most of them did not help in the case of actualizing equality. However, they had made a milestone with regard to gaining the right of requesting for divorce. This would ensure that they did not remain in abusive relationships just because that is what the society expects of them. Alice had taken this opportunity and moved out of two marriages. She was on her third one with Waythorn. At some point, Waythorn referred to her “as easy as an old shoe”. The theme of objectification is prevalent in this statement, and shows how Waythorn views Alice as her possession. There are several illustrations in the story that can be used to show this aspect. To begin with, how Waythorn describes his wife shows that he has the thought of her being his
He compared himself to a member of a syndicate and owned several shares in his wife’s personality. The former husbands are referred to as his partners in this business. How do you even come to think that you own shares in your wife’s life? This implies that you have the right to acquire her anytime that you want regardless of her stance. It also goes to mean that you have the right to discard her to any other willing buyer when she no longer pleases you. This is offensive to any woman, and it makes them seem like they have no rights in the society. It feels like their actions and way of thinking among other things are controlled by men. The aspect goes against feminism, which tries to accord women equal rights to those of men. Alice here has been portrayed like someone who would not have an input in her own life since there are “shareholders” making decisions on her