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Post by Daae on May 31, 2005 16:17:09 GMT -5
I think that's one of the things I like about SRL's lead females. They aren't all gung-ho femin-nazis, or whatever. But they all have great inner strength, which helps them get through hard times with faith and hope, and I personally find that more laudable. Not that I have a problem with sword swinging women (y'know, since I am one, sorta  ). |
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Post by dgan on Jun 2, 2005 0:44:44 GMT -5
Yes, lets talk about Patrick... it's got two very lead females and Lawhead did a great job... y'know, with Sionan and Oriana. They are not stunning fighters, but they are essential to the book. Actually, I found those characters to be the least "empowered" of any SRL depicted in any other story. They were very real, however I didn't feel their role was anything other than the "supportive/sacrificial lover". There is nothing wrong with that as they did play that role well, but I didn't feel they were that compelling- at least, not compared to the heroins SRL usually portrays. My favorite is probably Charis, simply because of the long period of time which you get to follow her. I mean, 5 books, and she's instrumental in each. That's good stuff. |
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Post by dinadan on Jun 3, 2005 21:30:15 GMT -5
Well, I thought I'd weigh in on this. I think Lawhead is saying with the women that he writes that it's ok to do what you want. His heroines are always powerful women with dominant peronalities that do not need men to survive--rather, they choose their mates with care, love, and give himselves willingly to their beloveds. This is at odds with both the far right--who wants to keep women in "traditional" home roles--and the far left, who believe that women who choose to be wives and mothers are choosing to be "non-people." This doesn't mean that his women are "real"--women like Gwehyvar and Charis are as rare as they are stunning figures. They are idealized, but idealized in such a way that makes them completely compelling.
Just my opinion, as ever.
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Post by dgan on Jun 4, 2005 6:19:43 GMT -5
Well, I thought I'd weigh in on this. I think Lawhead is saying with the women that he writes that it's ok to do what you want. His heroines are always powerful women with dominant peronalities that do not need men to survive--rather, they choose their mates with care, love, and give himselves willingly to their beloveds. This is at odds with both the far right--who wants to keep women in "traditional" home roles--and the far left, who believe that women who choose to be wives and mothers are choosing to be "non-people." This doesn't mean that his women are "real"--women like Gwehyvar and Charis are as rare as they are stunning figures. They are idealized, but idealized in such a way that makes them completely compelling. Just my opinion, as ever. *nods* Well said. |
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Post by Janikz Rex on Jun 28, 2005 8:59:35 GMT -5
I appreciate the balance SRL's female characters bring to his stories. SRL is trying to represent a whole culture and society when he writes his books not just one aspect of it.
SRL's female characters also add another line of suspense along with the ones already there. Many of his books would simply not be the same if it weren't for his females characters. They add substance due to their rich characteristics.
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Post by dgan on Jun 30, 2005 3:00:45 GMT -5
oooh, I like that observation. He's not trying to promote any one type of female role or lifestyle, but depicts all kinds and types of characters. NO AGENDA! How many writers can you say that about?  |
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Post by CynanMachae on Jun 20, 2007 10:57:32 GMT -5
What about Meriam? I can't say I felt that strongly about her, but Hood is the first in a trilogy after all. I'm sure we'll see her true colors before the end.
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Post by Dred on Jul 3, 2007 12:41:43 GMT -5
I agree with you. I think we'll be seeing much more of her and the change in her character will likely be very enjoyable.
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