pretty much what the title describes. Just now, I felt the urge to revisit one of my all-time favourite biblical books - Esther. Although I like to following the realm of politics and the movement of human society and what not, I'm not really that proactive (more spectating if anything). Not really much for the women's rights movements or anything. But that doesn't mean I'm necassarily ignorant of it either. I'd have to say my attitudes towards it all is much like Esther. During her time (and prior) as Queen, she was always told what to do (most of the time). She knew her place and her surroundings, given that the women were subjected to some harsh times back then. And, was she scared out of her wits? damn straight she was. But even that didn't stop her from defying the law.
Esther showed more grace, a sense of strong-willingness and courage that I'd like to one day attribute to. You see, I think most women's representations are rather sympathetic and compassionate, obviously - a motherly nature. That isn't technically a bad thing at all, but we all seem to forget that that's what makes us all human. Trouble only erupts because these human traits mix with dominant concepts of power, and when we think power, we think boldness, charisma - men. Being forever showered by the misconceptions of the weak, we are made to feel like we're in opposition to men. Moreover, the feminist views of society are more transitional than ever and forever will be. But Esther definitely wasn't the case, she had a strong relationship with the King, and vice versa. She still had a voice that allowed her to speak for the better of Mordecai, the Jews and her husband. So I thought I'd share that with you.
she is in my eyes 'the good wife' - ringin' any bells yet...?
"ho ho ho, don't go pushin' your luck, kiddo!!"
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