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sigelphoenix at 12:04pm on 27/04/2006 under dating and relationships, feminism and sexism, general geekery
sigelphoenix at 12:04pm on 27/04/2006 under dating and relationships, feminism and sexism, general geekeryThe Happy Feminist explains why Mr. Darcy is not only a popular romantic hero, but a feminist romantic hero. A spot-on explanation of why being respectful doesn't mean being weak or emasculated. Sure, Mr. Darcy is neither gentle nor particularly sensitive, but that's a separate issue from respect.
This post over at Pandagon has further discussion on the topic, including other people's favorite (feminist) romances. They've already included most of my favorites: Wash and Zoe, Eowyn and Faramir, Edward Rochester and Jane Eyre (19th century literature still pwns me). I would also add Jesse and Tulip, from Preacher, for the sheer fact that they aren't perfect - and Garth Ennis knows that, and has them try anyway, all the while making it clear that they're going to keep screwing up and loving each other and learning, a little bit at a time. Also, if I can ship real people - Pablo Neruda and Matilde. :D
Of course, everyone knows that the perfect couple, a model of both realism and feminism, is Lucie and Charles from A Tale of Two Cities. (HA HA KIDDING don't hurt me)
Also see Happy's post on Jane Austen for the proto-feminist qualities of Austen's writing.
ETA: How could I forget? Phedre and Joscelin (Kushiel's Legacy series) and Jin and Sun (LOST)!
This post over at Pandagon has further discussion on the topic, including other people's favorite (feminist) romances. They've already included most of my favorites: Wash and Zoe, Eowyn and Faramir, Edward Rochester and Jane Eyre (19th century literature still pwns me). I would also add Jesse and Tulip, from Preacher, for the sheer fact that they aren't perfect - and Garth Ennis knows that, and has them try anyway, all the while making it clear that they're going to keep screwing up and loving each other and learning, a little bit at a time. Also, if I can ship real people - Pablo Neruda and Matilde. :D
Of course, everyone knows that the perfect couple, a model of both realism and feminism, is Lucie and Charles from A Tale of Two Cities. (HA HA KIDDING don't hurt me)
Also see Happy's post on Jane Austen for the proto-feminist qualities of Austen's writing.
ETA: How could I forget? Phedre and Joscelin (Kushiel's Legacy series) and Jin and Sun (LOST)!