“I take issue with any man who views women merely as chattels and breeding stock.”
Kate SharmaAnthony BridgertonS2 · E1 · 00:38:02
What it sounds like
Kate objects to men treating women as property and as a means of producing children.
What it really means
“She condemns Anthony as sexist and dehumanizing for judging women by their usefulness as wives and mothers.”
Said today
“Any man who treats women like property and baby-making machines is beneath my respect.”
What was happening
Anthony has just described wanting a wife with the right looks, wit, and breeding to produce good heirs. Kate overhears and challenges him directly, attacking the way he sees women.
KateI take issue with any man who views women merely as chattels and breeding stock.
The exchange, from the subtitles · Season 2, episode 1, at 00:38:02
Stings rather a lot.
How much it hurts: 3 of 5
Said plainly.
How well it is hidden: 1 of 5
Type of insultdirect insult, family, marriage prospects.
Checked by my AI judge (94% sure). Found in 1 of 3 separate AI readings of the episode. Who said it was confirmed. How this works