Ruth (to her friends): The purpose of university is to find a suitable husband. Rose has already done that.
Where does this quote come from? (Source)
This quote comes from the movie ‘Titanic’. The movie came out in 1997 and has since been re-released a few times when new technology would come out (3D, 4K). Titanic (1997) was produced by Paramount Pictures & 20th Century Fox.
- Movie: Titanic (1997)
- Production: Paramount Pictures (& 20th Century Fox)
Why we collected this quote
We picked this quote because it’s a perfect (and frustrating) example of how women were viewed back then. It shows Ruth’s very traditional mindset.
What does this quote mean? (Meaning & Context)
Ruth is talking to her socialite friends and dismisses the idea of women getting a real education. She claims the only reason for a girl to go to university is to meet a rich husband, and since Rose already found Cal, she thinks Rose’s “work” is done. It shows how little she values Rose’s mind.
Fun facts & Trivia
This reflects the historical reality of the “M.R.S. degree,” a term used to describe women who went to college primarily to find a high-status husband rather than to pursue a career.
