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    Two women, Mirabelle and Soon-Yi, critique Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, finding it overly male-centric with two-dimensional female characters that elevate female submissiveness. They also feel the novel excessively promotes French culture as superior. By the end of their discussion, both women are tired of discussing the book and decide to get food somewhere that isn't French.

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    Two women, Mirabelle and Soon-Yi, critique Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, finding it overly male-centric with two-dimensional female characters that elevate female submissiveness. They also feel the novel excessively promotes French culture as superior. By the end of their discussion, both women are tired of discussing the book and decide to get food somewhere that isn't French.

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    Two women, Mirabelle and Soon-Yi, critique Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, finding it overly male-centric with two-dimensional female characters that elevate female submissiveness. They also feel the novel excessively promotes French culture as superior. By the end of their discussion, both women are tired of discussing the book and decide to get food somewhere that isn't French.

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    Two Women on Les Misrables

    by Robert Grenier

    Mirabelle: What a load of crap! Soon-Yi: Tell me about it Mirabelle: I mean, male-centric narrative much? Soon-Yi: And so French! Mirabelle: Who was I supposed to relate to? The sweet-butairheaded mother, or the sweet-but-airheaded daughter? Soon-Yi: And it was all like France is so great, nobody has a clue but the French. Mirabelle: Its likesure, theres some heart in the storyand a few moments of poetry. But guess what, there are thousands of books like that that dont belittle women as well! Soon-Yi: I dont even care for French culture that much. I mean there are a few highlights, but not more than any other country. Mirabelle: Ughthe whole thing elevates female submissiveness and frivolity. We are not just here for men to delight in! Soon-Yi: Who even cares about the so-called French Enlightenment anyways? Its totally obsessed with ancient Greece and Rome. Mirabelle: Look at me, I have such finery in my trousseau! And what hosiery! Soon-Yi: Oh please Mr. Hugo, tell us backwards people how to be more French! Please free us from our non-French worldview! Mirabelle: By the time he wrote this, there were plenty of precedents for a nuanced female character.

    Soon-Yi: Not to mention great works outside of the Enlightenment meta-narrative! Mirabelle: I think Im done discussing this. Its making me tired. Soon-Yi: Me too. Grab a bite to eat? Mirabelle: Sure, any suggestions where? Soon-Yi: Anything but French food!

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