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  • Published In: Poetry Ireland Review, 2025, n. 146. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Molloy, Audrey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores themes of societal perceptions of women, particularly in the context of relationships and infidelity. It reflects on how husbands react with fear towards women perceived as threats, likening them to contagious diseases. The text critiques the lack of a male equivalent to terms like "mistress," suggesting that women are often vilified in narratives of love and betrayal. The poem concludes with a reimagining of Madame Butterfly's fate, proposing a more compassionate end that contrasts with traditional tragic conclusions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Poetry Ireland Review. 2025/06, Issue 146, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:03322998
  • Accession Number:189870998
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