Yet another chapter where I can’t be sure what the author’s intentions were regarding women and feminism.
Also, while I see how Jack and the Saw-Horse’s comments could have non-sexist intentions, in Tip’s case… you good kid? Have anything you want to share with the class?
Tip deserves more chances to disrespect the elderly.
Tip's comment about shutting Jinjur up in a closet until she promises to be good? I take that as being a reflection of what Mombi has done to him in the past.
“Hm!” said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. “If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?”
A good question, Your Majesty.
I don't think I like General Jinjur now. She has her good points, but those don't include declaring her enemies non-human and having them exterminated.
And they say there's no deeper subtext in children's books! Baum's portrayal of General Jinjur and the Army of Revolt would give today's feminist scholars plenty of food for thought.
Yet another chapter where I can’t be sure what the author’s intentions were regarding women and feminism.
Also, while I see how Jack and the Saw-Horse’s comments could have non-sexist intentions, in Tip’s case… you good kid? Have anything you want to share with the class?
Tip deserves more chances to disrespect the elderly.
Tip's comment about shutting Jinjur up in a closet until she promises to be good? I take that as being a reflection of what Mombi has done to him in the past.
Same.
Weird fact: AIUI, the Army of Revolt was created as an excuse to have chorus girls in the stage-play Mr. Baum was sure the book would be adapted to.
“Hm!” said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. “If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?”
A good question, Your Majesty.
I don't think I like General Jinjur now. She has her good points, but those don't include declaring her enemies non-human and having them exterminated.
The idea of personhood is so weird in these books
I want to read this book from Jinjur's point of view. Sounds like some reverse Alice in Wonderland stuff
And they say there's no deeper subtext in children's books! Baum's portrayal of General Jinjur and the Army of Revolt would give today's feminist scholars plenty of food for thought.