The lack of self-sufficiency in women??
Throughout the novel, much of the female characters encounter the misogynistic views of society, whether it be the influence of males or themselves, women seem to be polarized, expected to lack independence and power over their own life. What are some examples of misogyny in the story? Are there any similarities In the Light in August that you can compare to the real world?
Some examples off misogyny in the story, is Lena Grove. The citizens and even her own family looks down on her pregnancy, but she stays strong and independent. This is similar to how in real life, we look down on woman who have unplanned pregnancies or are pregnant before marriage. Another character who faces misogyny is miss burden. She feels so compelled to have a child and a husband, that she tries to force Christmas into a role of a father.
ReplyDeleteI agree and also it is shocking to others that she is traveling alone because she is a female. This could be compared to anything women do because some see women not fit to be able to do certain things and think they should stay doing house work and taking care of the kids.
DeleteI agree with you Goodness and Christopher. Lena Grove is not your average women from those times. She's transcendentalist and will stick to doing what she believes is right.
DeleteAgreed Goodness, I think the opinionated scrutiny Lena faces from others reflects that of the unwanted//unplanned pregnancies of today; not everyone is okay with pregnancies, especially when certain variables come into play such as: age, health, finances, social, etc.
DeleteSame Reyna, Lena’s inner strength to disregard what other people want her do is a form of transcendentalism. It sorta reminds me of The Scarlet Letter and Hester Prynne's tolerance to her community around her; although she was criticized for having a baby with her lover, Dimmesdale, she ignored their deplorable accusations and “stuck to what she believed was right".
DeleteI agree that Lena is looked down on for what she has done. No one really has faith in her, but what really matters is that she has faith in herself.
DeleteI can agree with John because women are viewed practically as servants you could say. Especially during this time there was only so much a female could though and still be critized or looked down for it.
ReplyDeleteYep, women tended to suffer from a life of exclusion, where their capabilities were limited to a life at home raising kids, most of the time it wasn't because they wanted to be mothers, but it is what society wanted.
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ReplyDeleteMrs. McEachern and Mrs. Hines. They both remain silent while harmful situations, that will mark who Christmas will become are happening to him. They feel powerless. However, now that Lena's baby is born, Mrs Hines finally seems to be taking action against her husband. That can relate to the real world because not too long ago, women felt like their voices meant nothing until they grew so weary of not being listened to that they made their voices heard.
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DeleteTrue, Mrs. Hines is more of the silent type, but when it comes to taking action against her husband she will do whats right for herself, Lena, and the baby.