I Want a Wife

Judy Brady's I want a wife
In Judy Brady’s essay, “I Want a Wife”, she explores why she would like to have a wife. Brady’s style and structure contribute to her theme of female repression. Various style techniques, such as repetition and irony, are used along with the structural technique of using levels of intimacy. One of Brady’s main style techniques is the use of repetition. She is constantly describing what she wants in a wife and the duties that the wife should take care of: “I want a wife who will not bother me with rambling complaints about a wife’s duties.” Brady believes that the wife does everything and the husband does nothing but expect his wife to do everything. Her repetition of “I” shows the husband’s selfish viewpoint: “I want a wife who will work……” These things range from doing chores and tasks, such as laundry and cooking, to just keeping us satisfied in life, dealing with our mental, physical, social, and sexual needs.
The essay states, sarcastically, society’s view of a husband and wife and the role they play. Her assertion is that too much is expected of wives and they should be respected for all the tasks they must complete. Ms. Brady’s underlying thesis throughout her essay is that regardless of what society’s perception may be, men and women are equal when it comes to a marriage. Ms Brady states that the wife’s role is to cater the husband’s every whim including all physical and social needs. The wife must be able to financially support the family while the husband attends school in order to become economically independent and socially prestigious. The husband does not have to maintain monogamous relationship. the wife must then be prepared to quit working and stay at home. The wife should be sympathetic to the husband’s needs when he is ill. And most importantly the wife must be faithful and totally devoted in order not to preoccupy the husband with "jealousies". Brady attempts to bring to light the hypocrisy that society has toward the roles of a husband and wife. The husband’s role is to go to work and bring home the money, once economically independent of course. Brady, as a wife and mother, also wanted a wife. The husband is not to have any responsibility to rearing the children. If a new wife is found to be better than the present wife the husband can replace the present wife for the new one. By overstating sarcastically the marital expectations women face today, Ms. In conclusion, Ms Brady’s essay underlying theme is that the husband and wife are equal in a marriage and the roles they play. Birth control is not the husband’s concern. Then, Why not want a wife? The husband is portrayed as very selfish and self-centered while the wife is very giving and nurturing.
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I Want a Wife by Judy Brady is a cunning essay with a hint of satire to it. It extends to the reader the writer's feeling about being a wife herself and bluntly showcases the various, if not numerous tasks and undertakings of a woman, wife and mother.

In this time of modernization, the equality issue has forced society to somehow level women with men. Women have now earned their spots, being able to perform and compete with men in the workplace, politics, and all other categories that before were purely dominated by men. The femme community have proven again and again that purely capable as men may be in performing and producing output, they can do too if not better but equally. Looking back in history, a handful of women have given others a reason to aspire for something better, to trample the notion that they are a lesser race and to gain confidence resulting to a high regard for themselves. However, this new found empowerment has not erased one quality that nature has sewn on every woman's heart --- nurturing. This is a gift to all men because at the end of the day a woman is always a wife and a mother to his kids.

When a woman decides to become the other half in a relationship and become a parent, her work is cut out for her. All wives have their own story to tell but almost all of these are similar. It boils down to one major goal and that is, to make sure that everything is allright. As inventoried in Brady's essay, there are things that every wife must always be ready to accomplish. Basic needs include making sure that the household is always in order, food is prepared, clothes are washed and ironed, medical appointments met, and school problems solved. Depending on the status in life, there are different ways in having these accomplished like the more affluent ones can have maids do it for them but still, it is the woman in charge. Social needs would entail a wife to provide a good image for her husband and ensure that all the little details that can affect her husband's place in society are in order. Emotional needs is yet one that the wife/mother is irreplaceable in providing. It is always said that the measure of the quality of a wife or mother a woman is translates to the outcome of a marriage and the achievements of the children. Emotional Quotient plays a big role in having to achieve this and the woman is the main component in ensuring this. She has to provide the depth in her relationship with her husband to make him feel secure. Not only that, but she has to be the guiding star that will be light in her children's paths. She always need to be composed. If she complains, she is a nagger. If she asks, she is overbearing. If she sheds a tear, she is overreacting. So, it is a constant practice to be firm yet be loving at the same time. Simply put, women as wives and mothers have a lot in their hands. Brady's essay wonderfully gives the reader a bird's eye view of the complexities and vigor that entails being both. Seeing it in a perspective of a woman herself makes it personal for a woman reader because it sheds light to the same experiences that she undergoes everyday. The hint of sarcasm that spices up this essay gives it a funny factor that makes one enjoy reading it. The manner of writing it in such a way gives it a twist and pokes at the mind making one ponder and realize that being a wife is not a simple job. In fact, it is just as strenuous if not more tiring than a day in the office. It does not require you 8 hours a day but extends to a lifetime. The essay also highlights the author's frustrations and aspirations that may have been fulfilled if only she has someone to do her obligations for her. This makes it all the more heartfelt since a lot of wives gave up their dreams for their families have unfulfilled aspirations too.

In conclusion, this essay has taught a lot about the indispensability of women as wives and mothers. Being humans themselves, they may tire or give up too. Appreciation and giving them a sense of importance is all it needs in keeping them.
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