1. This essay does not have an explicitly stated thesis, but that is part of what makes it so effective. The point she is trying to make is stated in passing, between the lines. The message is that husbands expect wives to do way to much, and even expect wives to not do things they do themselves.
2. It emphasizes how much husbands expect wives to do.
3. I don’t think Brady wants a wife like this, and this wife does not exist. The purpose of this essay is to display the unrealistic expectations husband’s hold for wives.
4. Brady’s definition of a wife, in relation to this essay, is a woman who is responsible for everything in her husband’s life. I feel that this expectation of what a wife should be is unrealistic and unfair, just how she wants people to perceive it.
5. Dear Mrs. Brady,
I really enjoyed your “Why I Want a Wife” essay. I feel it is a very effective and persuasive way to get people to understand what is expected of many wives and what they do for their families. This essay made me realize how unfair and unrealistic these expectations are, no one person should have that many responsibilities. I will certainly not treat my wife this way, and will share all of these responsibilities. I think every man should read this essay, and they may decide to do the same.
Sincerely,
Brylan May
Glad you walked away with this perspective Brylan, and I'm glad you won't treat your future wife this way...excellent!
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