Metaphors and Measure For Measure

March 4, 2009

Some Metaphors

The true self is hidden and can only be revealed by testing

Making a judgment is followed by being judged

Control of women is creates order

A substitute is as good as the original

Children are property

Contracts are sacred

Controlling temptation is controlling women

Marriage is the foundation of property relations

A woman who can argue is a woman who lacks self-control

Deterrence is the only way to prevent illegal actions

The hidden true self is revealed by testing

Is there a true self?

Is it hidden?

Does revealing it make it permanent?

Judging is followed by judging

Is there an outside force making judgments?

If so, what is that force?

If there is a force, what is the purpose of its making judgments?

Control of women leads to order

Are women out of control?

Are men the best control if they are?

Can a woman be controlled?

A substitute = the original

How are substitutes used?

Why are substitutes used?

Children are property

Is any human a “property”?

Why might I think that children are property?

Contracts are sacred

What does “sacred” mean?

Why are contracts sacred?

What happens if a contract is broken?

Controlling women is controlling temptation

What is the connection between women and temptation?

Is temptation only sexual?

Can temptation be controlled?

Should temptation be controlled?

Who should control it?

Marriage is the foundation of property

What is the relationship between marriage and property?

Who owns what?

An arguing woman lacks self-control

Who determines what a woman can/can’t do?

Why is a woman’s “self” in need of control?

Deterrence prevents illegal actions

Does deterrence control anything?

Is fear an effective cure?