My thoughts on Elizabeth Gaskell's "Wives and Daughters". I hope you all enjoy it! Please let me know if you have any suggestions for how I can be doing videos better.
I like Elizabeth Gaskell more than Jane Austen. The Austen men are almost unreal but Gaskell men are, like you said, wanted their own identity, did something of their liking. And I really love Molly a lot. She is really a strong character. You know once Agatha Cristie regretted that she couldn't become an archaeologist but her second husband praised her knowledge of archaeology. Roger gave Molly a passion for life, a hobby, a thing of her own. Even if she couldn't get her happy ending, that thing wouldn't go away. That gave the character much deeper complexion. You really put your soul in your review, I love that.
Dear Kate, I am very fond of finding your UA-cam channel at length, quoting Gaskell, I started to learn English 5 years ago, no courses, no communications, but some papers. A year ago I stumbled into Wives and daughter seasons, movie and made search the novel. Everything I know in English stems from Gaskell language. Thank you for your tribute, It is understandable and easy to listen your delivery. With respect, Slambek
This is such a good review. I read Wives and Daughters a few months ago and I just loved it so much. I totally agree with you about her characters being likeable despite of their flaws (I couldn't hate Hyacinth even though she was so manipulative) and they are also interesting and each one had an interesting storyline. I really loved this book and I don't know about yours but my edition has the original observations about the end of the story made by the editor of the magazine in which it was first published so it didn't bother me so much that she didn't finish writing because it was almost done anyway (though an ending written by Gaskell would be fantastic).
The fourth chapter of the book focuses on Wives and Daughters, which will enlighten the reader about patriarchal imposition, the exploitation of the female body through food, and main character Molly Gibson's resistance to the societal pressures of the age. In particular, the book focuses on the embodiment of truth in the actions and words of Gaskell’s heroine, Molly, and the views of the patriarchy on women’s literacy and what was seen as their declining docility as observed from the newly-emerging feminist perspective of a Victorian lady.
Yay - I'm glad to see someone discussing this book. I love Gaskell so much and this is a brilliant one and very underrated :) Also, period drama Wednesdays? That sounds awesome!
I haven't read any Elizabeth Gaskell, although I love the BBC Wives and Daughters, Cranford, and also North and South--I think it might be time to read some. Is this one your favorite? Is there one you would suggest starting with?
Thanks for checking out my channel! It depends what mood I'm in, my favorite is either this or Cranford...Hmm, I think it depends on your personality because I know several people who like North and South more. I think I would say Cranford simply because it's so short and mostly lighthearted you could see if you like her writing style.
Hi I am the author of Gaskell and Feminism, published in 2020.In this book, This book focuses on the Victorian Era which, seen from a feminist author's perspective in the aforementioned works, is characterized by male domination and oppression of the female sex. The book also illustrates how women in patriarchal Victorian England began to question the oppressive and sexist rules of their society, express their objections to the status quo, and demand change. The way in which women used their will and subtle controls to influence men’s decisions is also explored, as is the concept that the typical masculine attitude can be counter-productive in situations where a feminine approach can be positive. In the three novels under consideration, Gaskell challenges the fixed gender roles which society imposed. By highlighting these cultural nuances, the book will demonstrate that during the Victorian epoch, in spite of a nominal patriarchal system, a rising awareness of femininity began to emerge and developed within social spheres where it had hitherto been absent, this being accompanied by a corresponding decline in masculinity and the dominance of men over women.
Elizabeth Gaskell is such a great author! I'm surprised at how few videos there are about this book- it was fantastic!
I like Elizabeth Gaskell more than Jane Austen. The Austen men are almost unreal but Gaskell men are, like you said, wanted their own identity, did something of their liking. And I really love Molly a lot. She is really a strong character.
You know once Agatha Cristie regretted that she couldn't become an archaeologist but her second husband praised her knowledge of archaeology. Roger gave Molly a passion for life, a hobby, a thing of her own. Even if she couldn't get her happy ending, that thing wouldn't go away. That gave the character much deeper complexion.
You really put your soul in your review, I love that.
Dear Kate, I am very fond of finding your UA-cam channel at length, quoting Gaskell, I started to learn English 5 years ago, no courses, no communications, but some papers. A year ago I stumbled into Wives and daughter seasons, movie and made search the novel. Everything I know in English stems from Gaskell language. Thank you for your tribute, It is understandable and easy to listen your delivery. With respect, Slambek
This is such a good review. I read Wives and Daughters a few months ago and I just loved it so much. I totally agree with you about her characters being likeable despite of their flaws (I couldn't hate Hyacinth even though she was so manipulative) and they are also interesting and each one had an interesting storyline. I really loved this book and I don't know about yours but my edition has the original observations about the end of the story made by the editor of the magazine in which it was first published so it didn't bother me so much that she didn't finish writing because it was almost done anyway (though an ending written by Gaskell would be fantastic).
The fourth chapter of the book focuses on Wives and Daughters, which will enlighten the reader about patriarchal imposition, the exploitation of the female body through food, and main character Molly Gibson's resistance to the societal pressures of the age. In particular, the book focuses on the embodiment of truth in the actions and words of Gaskell’s heroine, Molly, and the views of the patriarchy on women’s literacy and what was seen as their declining docility as observed from the newly-emerging feminist perspective of a Victorian lady.
Yay - I'm glad to see someone discussing this book. I love Gaskell so much and this is a brilliant one and very underrated :) Also, period drama Wednesdays? That sounds awesome!
Thank you! I'm so glad you like her too! I'm not sure how much I'll be doing that, not sure if there's enough of an audience for that type of video.
I just finished Wives and Daughters half an hour ago and I'm on a Gaskell high.
I haven't read any Elizabeth Gaskell, although I love the BBC Wives and Daughters, Cranford, and also North and South--I think it might be time to read some. Is this one your favorite? Is there one you would suggest starting with?
Thanks for checking out my channel! It depends what mood I'm in, my favorite is either this or Cranford...Hmm, I think it depends on your personality because I know several people who like North and South more. I think I would say Cranford simply because it's so short and mostly lighthearted you could see if you like her writing style.
Excellent. Thanks!
Did you major in English? You definitely talk like it! (I’m an English major, too!)
I do hope you will enjoy reading it..Best regards to Kate..
Hi I am the author of Gaskell and Feminism, published in 2020.In this book, This book focuses on the Victorian Era which, seen from a feminist author's perspective in the aforementioned works, is characterized by male domination and oppression of the female sex. The book also illustrates how women in patriarchal Victorian England began to question the oppressive and sexist rules of their society, express their objections to the status quo, and demand change. The way in which women used their will and subtle controls to influence men’s decisions is also explored, as is the concept that the typical masculine attitude can be counter-productive in situations where a feminine approach can be positive. In the three novels under consideration, Gaskell challenges the fixed gender roles which society imposed. By highlighting these cultural nuances, the book will demonstrate that during the Victorian epoch, in spite of a nominal patriarchal system, a rising awareness of femininity began to emerge and developed within social spheres where it had hitherto been absent, this being accompanied by a corresponding decline in masculinity and the dominance of men over women.
Hey i have an exam can u help me please i have to bring intertextuality illustrations from this book please