Publisher's Synopsis
A Family Man' is a novel written by John Galsworthy that explores the institution of marriage and its effects on individuals and society. The novel centers around a family and their struggles with marriage and relationships. Throughout the novel, Galsworthy portrays marriage as an institution that has dehumanized individuals, particularly women who are often subjugated socially to their male counterparts. The female characters in the novel are depicted as being trapped in unhappy marriages, where they are unable to pursue their own interests or fulfill their own desires. Galsworthy's portrayal of marriage is critical of the social norms that require individuals to conform to traditional gender roles and expectations. The novel challenges the idea that marriage is the ultimate goal in life and suggests that it can be a source of misery and unhappiness for many.
