This book lacks strong women as important characters?
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This book lacks strong women as important characters?
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Indeed, the author gives voice for Lady Sougyon to tell her story, so I think that the reason was the historical accuracy. However, it is something to think about. It's a great and interesting book.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 agree with you that there were strong women in the book. Just because a woman doesn't go out to battle, doesn't mean she isn't strong - there are other things that define a strong character. The things Lady Sougyon did are enough for me to think of her as a strong woman.cristinaro wrote: ↑02 Jan 2021, 07:57 I can think of a few strong women in the novel. For example, Lady Sougyon, daughter of Prince Aansoon, raises her son all by herself, has extended knowledge in various domains, engages in a conversation with the king on different topics, saves her son's life when he falls sick with tuberculosis and comes home more dead than alive, etc. Although only briefly mentioned, Queen Min has a strong personality and becomes fully engaged in politics. Mrs. Seoh is another interesting female character as she has big ambitions for her daughters. There are other hints at the unsung women who followed their partners to another land and supported their independence fight.
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Indeed, Lady Sougyon is the greatest example of a strong woman in this novel, she is very brave and determined. Nevertheless, I still wished that the author included more women in important roles or that the author gave more scenes to those women that were only mentioned.cristinaro wrote: ↑02 Jan 2021, 07:57 I can think of a few strong women in the novel. For example, Lady Sougyon, daughter of Prince Aansoon, raises her son all by herself, has extended knowledge in various domains, engages in a conversation with the king on different topics, saves her son's life when he falls sick with tuberculosis and comes home more dead than alive, etc. Although only briefly mentioned, Queen Min has a strong personality and becomes fully engaged in politics. Mrs. Seoh is another interesting female character as she has big ambitions for her daughters. There are other hints at the unsung women who followed their partners to another land and supported their independence fight.
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Lady Sougyon is a fascinating character. She is a indeed a strong woman from all perspectives, in my opinion. I also agree that it can be related to the cultural aspect in Korea too. I didn't think about it before, but it makes sense to me.cd20 wrote: ↑02 Jan 2021, 19:07 I see where you are coming from, but in 1912, women were more to be seen than heard. While we have come a long way, women in other countries, like Korea do not have the same freedoms and liberties as women in America do. It is very much in respect to their culture. However, there are strong female characters in this story. For Lady Sougyon to be able to hold her head up in public, with the way her husband treated and embarrassed her shows her strength in character. As does her ability to raise her son on her own, encouraging him in his education even though it meant leaving her. Even Mrs. Seoh recognized that she wanted more education and opportunities for her children than she herself had. She recognized the change and shift in culture to realize they would be able to do more.