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5 years ago
@haneul
I agree with you that misogyny can manifest in writing should the author be unaware of the trends you speak of. Women in media are often portrayed as accessories to further motive/development of protags, or used to solicit emotional responses from viewers/readers. And once they've fulfilled their roles, fade into the background. I'm aware of, and actively eradicate this practice from my story.
The chapter on which the comments were written was when Red underwent severe and direct retraumatisation. I have no doubt that the post (and my entire story) can cause massive discomfort and potentially induce vicarious trauma in readers. Hence the dozens and dozens of trigger warnings so readers know where to skip or stop reading. Lashing out, or trying to exert influence over the author/character/story is simply a method of coping which allows a person to reclaim a sense of autonomy and control. I understand that and don't blame nor feel any ill-will towards her/him.
No worries. Considering I've written more than 80 chapters of Red, I am well aware that she isn't a Mario Princess. I've also gotten way more comments of Red being 'brave, courageous and has ovaries of steel' than her being a 'permanent damsel', so have concluded that the commenter is as you said, triggered, or simply took a snapshot of Red's weaker moments and defined her entire person based on that moment.
I agree with you that misogyny can manifest in writing should the author be unaware of the trends you speak of. Women in media are often portrayed as accessories to further motive/development of protags, or used to solicit emotional responses from viewers/readers. And once they've fulfilled their roles, fade into the background. I'm aware of, and actively eradicate this practice from my story.
Sometimes, even though it's unfair, when you're living in a patriarchal society and you personally experience some patriarchal BS, reading the slightest thing can set you off and you can criticize someone unfairly.
The chapter on which the comments were written was when Red underwent severe and direct retraumatisation. I have no doubt that the post (and my entire story) can cause massive discomfort and potentially induce vicarious trauma in readers. Hence the dozens and dozens of trigger warnings so readers know where to skip or stop reading. Lashing out, or trying to exert influence over the author/character/story is simply a method of coping which allows a person to reclaim a sense of autonomy and control. I understand that and don't blame nor feel any ill-will towards her/him.
To be clear, I'm definitely not saying that your writing is like that - I haven't read your writing yet, just that for many it's a valid criticism
No worries. Considering I've written more than 80 chapters of Red, I am well aware that she isn't a Mario Princess. I've also gotten way more comments of Red being 'brave, courageous and has ovaries of steel' than her being a 'permanent damsel', so have concluded that the commenter is as you said, triggered, or simply took a snapshot of Red's weaker moments and defined her entire person based on that moment.
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