A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) (2003) | How Woke Is It?

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A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1)2003

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'A Great and Terrible Beauty' delivers a dose of modern ideology under the veneer of Victorian fantasy. While not the wokest book out there, it consistently prioritizes progressive themes and tends to sideline tradition, offering more ideological flavor than historical authenticity.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The narrative focuses heavily on themes of female empowerment and rebellion against Victorian gender norms, sometimes elevating these arcs above nuanced character development. Identity factors are emphasized, though not to the exclusion of story, with occasional moments where modern attitudes seem to intrude on historical realism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family, religion, and gender roles are consistently questioned. The story often frames these pillars as oppressive, favoring individual expression. While this can make for an engaging story, some readers may see it as undercutting core cultural values of the time and place.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Most sympathetic characters embody progressive attitudes, while adherence to tradition is depicted as restrictive or naïve. There is little sincere exploration of dissenting viewpoints; those clinging to tradition are rarely given a nuanced perspective beyond being obstacles.

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