The Perfect Husband
The Perfect Husband - meaning Summary
Domestic Humor About Marriage
Ogden Nash’s short quatrain sketches a wry, affectionate portrait of a husband whose worth is measured in small, practical acts: correcting makeup and adjusting a girdle. The poem compresses domestic intimacy and comic realism into two brisk images, undermining lofty romantic ideals by celebrating mundane care. Its tone is playful and slightly mischievous, implying that love can be shown through attentive, physical help rather than grand gestures.
Read Complete AnalysesHe tells you when you've got on too much lipstick And helps you with your girdle when your hips stick.
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