On the contrary, women were heavily involved in wars and politics even during that time. The only problem was that a lot of historians refuse to recognize them, which lead to a lot of us not knowing about them. Not to mention, their voices and actions about this were frowned up by the very people that surrounded them. Also, Mr. Koo mentioned that women joined the independence movement, too. Some of them even knew how to use guns. I just wish the author showed us more of that instead of just mentioning it in passing.
This book lacks strong women as important characters?
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Yes, that's certainly another view. All the characters did show bravery and strength in one way or another in their own particular struggles.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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Yes, I do feel that the author was trying to give an air of realism and authenticity to the tale so that was why there was a distinct lack in female characters. However, I would ask you to take a look at the character of Lady Sougyon who was a very strong and dignified woman.
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The timelines were a bit off I agree. However it was a natural progression for the story to start with Lady Sougyon and end with Embon as it is the natural flow of life from the mother to the child. Lady Sougyon was a fascinating female character who added so much to the plot.Fleurine_t92 wrote: ↑30 Jan 2021, 00:54 There was two protagonist. It start with lady sougyon but end with embon recklessly. I didn't like the ending and middle part though. The cultural in korea didn't seem like she showed off in the book. That book is historical fiction but none of the family allowed having relationship like that and also the year was wrong and also at the event too.
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I would suggest that you go and reread the story and I feel that you will be struck by the strength of Lady Sougyon's character. She was quite the element of dignity and strength. I do agree with you however that there was a distinct lack of strong females in the book. It was a sort of reference to Asia's sexist attitude towards women at that time.gabrielletiemi wrote: ↑01 Jan 2021, 05:30 In my opinion, this book could represent more women in important roles. However, I also think about the fact that this is a historical fiction novel. Therefore, the author might also be accurately portraying the lack of women in important roles in Asia by the time of the narrative. What do you think about that?
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