UNIT ONE: I Want a Wife (A Definition Essay)

By Judy Brady

III. Paraphrasing: Rewrite the following short paragraphs in your own words, keeping
the same meaning.
1. I want a wife who will not bother me with rambling complaints about a wife’s duties.
But I want a wife who will listen to me when I feel the need to explain a rather
difficult point I have come across in my course studies.
I want a wife who won't annoy me with endless complaints about what a
wife should do.
But I want a woman who will listen to me when I feel the need to explain
a particularly challenging concept I've encountered while doing my course
2. If, by chance, I find another person more suitable as a wife than the wife I already
have, I want the liberty to replace my present wife with another one. Naturally, I will
expect a fresh, new life; my wife will take the children and be solely responsible for
them so that I am left free.
I want the freedom to choose a different wife if, by chance, I find someone
else who would make a better wife than the one I currently have.
Naturally, I'll anticipate a brand-new existence; my wife will assume custod
y of the kids and be fully responsible for them, leaving me free
IV. Summarizing: Write a short paragraph summary of the essay (about 80- 100
words).
The author seeks a wife who can financially support her financially, provide
childcare, and care for her children. She wants a nurturing attendant who can care
for her physical needs, listen to her, type her papers, and manage her social life.
She wants a wife who understands her sexual needs and can relate to people fully.
If she finds another suitable wife, she wants the liberty to replace her current one,
leaving her free to focus on her duties
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