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Editorial
July 22, 1921
Casper Daily Tribune
Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
A satirical piece reports that most women wish to be Eve for lack of romantic competition, while a minority prefer Mary Magdalene for sinning then achieving sainthood, viewing these as typically feminine desires.
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TRULY FEMININE WISHES.
When the question was put to a large group of women-if they had their choice to be anything they wished in their sex, what would they be?
The desire of the large percentage, after due deliberation, was to be Eve, the first woman.
The reasons advanced were that she, of all women, had no competition. Her husband was never away from home not out at nights. There was no other woman upon whom he might cast an alluring glance, with vampish design or flirtatious intent.
The wish of the minority was to be Mary Magdalene, because, after being allowed to enjoy all the sins of the world, she was forgiven and afterward became a saint, thereby attaining all the joys of Heaven.
So far as mere man is able to discern these are characteristically feminine desires.
When the question was put to a large group of women-if they had their choice to be anything they wished in their sex, what would they be?
The desire of the large percentage, after due deliberation, was to be Eve, the first woman.
The reasons advanced were that she, of all women, had no competition. Her husband was never away from home not out at nights. There was no other woman upon whom he might cast an alluring glance, with vampish design or flirtatious intent.
The wish of the minority was to be Mary Magdalene, because, after being allowed to enjoy all the sins of the world, she was forgiven and afterward became a saint, thereby attaining all the joys of Heaven.
So far as mere man is able to discern these are characteristically feminine desires.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Feminism
What keywords are associated?
Feminine Wishes
Eve
Mary Magdalene
Gender Roles
Women's Desires
What entities or persons were involved?
Eve
Mary Magdalene
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Women's Desires To Be Historical Female Figures
Stance / Tone
Humorous Observation On Feminine Characteristics
Key Figures
Eve
Mary Magdalene
Key Arguments
Large Percentage Of Women Wish To Be Eve Due To No Competition From Other Women And Constant Presence Of Husband
Minority Wish To Be Mary Magdalene For Experiencing Sins Then Gaining Forgiveness And Sainthood
These Desires Are Characteristically Feminine From A Man's Perspective