Hmm. I'm reminded of a debate I've had with a number of modern feminists, who strictly believe that it is never okay for a woman to inhabit traditional roles because they reinforce the patriarchy. Except that means that women are denied an option, without discussion -- they can't even pick it with informed consent. And if there's anyone who's informed, it's Harriet. Which is I think what saves her choice in Sayers eyes.
That, and I feel a little bit like she's pushing both of them towards a slightly different conception of marriage -- not radical, perhaps, but . . . thought out. I will have to reread to formulate that any more exactly.
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Date: 2006-09-15 09:32 pm (UTC)That, and I feel a little bit like she's pushing both of them towards a slightly different conception of marriage -- not radical, perhaps, but . . . thought out. I will have to reread to formulate that any more exactly.