"her destiny is marriage and her place of honor and happiness is her home"

In Marriage, Hale refers to the common belief produced by men that a woman's noblest virtue is conveyed in the idea that her destiny is marriage, and her place of honor and happiness is in her home. Although not opposing such idea, Hale makes an argument of her own based on such idea, in which she believes that men and woman are consisted of equals in marriage. Thus, as equals, if a woman's most defining moment is in marriage, such thought and values should similarly be placed for men as well. As counterparts to each other, a marriage is only able to function if the two persons are able to act simultaneously, taking on chores and tasks in one area and vice versa. In doing so, there is an assurance of team work, in which together, the two become an even stronger bond when placed together, as opposed to working with and by one's self. As both possess different traits that constructs each individual's character, such differences does not hinder the relationship in marriage and family, but rather, acts as a larger variety of enjoyments.
Susan Tran