In the Dream House

In the Dream House

by

Carmen Maria Machado

In the Dream House: 42. Dream House as Entomology Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
The woman from the Dream House asks Machado if they can be monogamous from now on—she says she “doesn’t want to share” her. Machado laughs and nods.
Once again, the woman is the one who decides the dynamic of the relationship between herself and Machado. Machado frequently only has the option of agreeing or disagreeing, and, as usual, she agrees. The woman’s comment about sharing emphasizes that she feels a degree of control and possession over Machado.
Themes
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