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@jypsel What do you think of the differences between book 1 and book 2? Felt like book 2 contained many more comments that were disparaging of women / venerating men's knowledge and partriarchy. I've been wonder what kind of publishing pressures may have shaped the narrative in book 2 that weren't as strong in book 1.
Hi, I'm sorry for the late reply! I wasn't made aware of this comment. I haven't read Jo's Boys, although I need to. Quite frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if there were some kind of pressure, but it is interesting after making a name for herself with Little Women. I do think that Alcott was attracted to the male perception of things since through her writings we can tell that she never quite resonated with the societally appropriate female view of things. That could also account for why there would be a bit more male veneration. After all, in the first book the girls call Jo their brother and Jo laments having not been born a boy - I see these as Alcott's own agonies, too. I don't think it's coincidence that Jo had boys. However, to have a fuller analysis and opinion, I'd have to read the book!
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@jypsel What do you think of the differences between book 1 and book 2? Felt like book 2 contained many more comments that were disparaging of women / venerating men's knowledge and partriarchy. I've been wonder what kind of publishing pressures may have shaped the narrative in book 2 that weren't as strong in book 1.
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Hi, I'm sorry for the late reply! I wasn't made aware of this comment. I haven't read Jo's Boys, although I need to. Quite frankly, I wouldn't be surprised if there were some kind of pressure, but it is interesting after making a name for herself with Little Women. I do think that Alcott was attracted to the male perception of things since through her writings we can tell that she never quite resonated with the societally appropriate female view of things. That could also account for why there would be a bit more male veneration. After all, in the first book the girls call Jo their brother and Jo laments having not been born a boy - I see these as Alcott's own agonies, too. I don't think it's coincidence that Jo had boys. However, to have a fuller analysis and opinion, I'd have to read the book!
