This book lacks strong women as important characters?
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Re: This book lacks strong women as important characters?
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Exactly. As much as it bothers us nowadays, it's historically accurate. And, actually, Lady Sougyon was quite strong considering the time. She raised her son by herself, in a non-approved Westernized way, for example. Insoon, in a way, could have been also strong-willed, but I think her character is underdeveloped.Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: ↑03 Jan 2021, 10:24 As sad as it is, that was the reality for many women in history. As much as I would have loved to see strong female characters, I don't think it would have been reflective of the times.
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I agree however despite the fact that women did not have much say or couldn't do much I would have liked to see a little more strength, power, and overall female voice in the novel.Dee_Robert wrote: ↑02 Jan 2021, 03:12 I thought so too, I kept wondering why stronger female roles weren't emphasized or even encouraged. If it is for historical accuracy as you have said, then its quite sad that women weren't or aren't more outspoken or in identified roles. All in all though, the characters showed strength and courage in their fight, women present or not.
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I also found that even the writing compounded the lack of portrayal in women's strength. For example on page 201 it pointed out that "women squatted on the ground" during an explosion. Really? Only women?
I enjoyed that Mr. Koo explain to Embon and Hain that women did have an active role in the efforts - fighting, cooking, mending, nursing, and taking care of the homefront.
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