Marriage Or Prostitution
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Marriage or Prostitution
Word Count: 871
Summary:
The age-old profession of prostitution involves exchanging the use of one's body for something in return. But can this concept be applied to certain marriages?Article:
Prostitution is often referred to as the world's oldest profession, defined by the exchange of one's body for something of value. This exchange isn't always monetary; it could involve food, gifts, or other commodities. In essence, prostitution means trading bodily autonomy for something in return.Consider the case of our heroine, a woman trapped in a marriage where her body was exchanged for money and societal acceptance. Living in a conservative society where appearances often outweigh truth, she was deeply in love with a married man, yet lacked the courage to admit her feelings. Consequently, she married the story’s antagonist, a man who proposed to her in front of her father. By doing so, she deceived both him and herself.
Married publicly, our heroine had no choice but to uphold the facade unless she sought divorce?"a prospect fraught with societal backlash, especially in conservative cultures. Despite not loving him, she endured his brutality, including repeated assaults. Was this truly marriage, or was it a coerced exchange akin to prostitution?
This arrangement provided her with certain "benefits." Her parents, having invested heavily in the wedding, gained a false sense of peace from the facade of their daughter's happy marriage. Their satisfaction was founded on societal perceptions, not reality. Thus, the first "gain" was this deceptive peace of mind for her parents.
Furthermore, our heroine bore a child as a result of these assaults. The child viewed the antagonist as her father, seemingly loved by him?"though understanding how someone so cruel could show genuine love is difficult to comprehend. However, outward appearances maintained this illusion, providing our heroine with a second "payment."
The antagonist claimed he had no one but our heroine in his life. Aware she didn’t love him and that her marriage was a product of compulsion, he emotionally manipulated her. He insisted she maintain the public pretense of a married life while he continued his abusive behavior. This emotional blackmail was a third "reward" for our heroine’s ongoing compliance.
Our heroine also lacked the courage to break free and feared facing life alone. She was concerned about losing societal respect, prompting her to continue the charade. Furthermore, she was unable to tell her daughter the truth of her situation, tethering her to a life of lies.
Her lover, the man she truly cared for, implored her to leave the antagonist and embrace their love. He was tormented by her suffering, yet she remained trapped by fear of societal judgment and future explanations to her daughter. Her persistence in this life of deception not only damaged her but also devastated the man who loved her. His anguish reached a point where his life could have been at risk without divine intervention.
Ultimately, this narrative raises questions about integrity and authenticity. Can a prostitute, who openly trades her body, be considered more honest than our heroine, whose life is mired in deception?
Decide for yourself who bears the greater virtue in this tale.
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