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C.S. Lewis, Male Headship, & Hysterical Women Ruling

Hard Men Podcast

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Exploring Symbols and Gender Roles in C.S. Lewis's Works

The chapter delves into the symbolism of Father Christmas, significance of gifts given to characters, and portrayal of a female head in a school in a popular book series. Themes of male headship, female empathy versus justice, and associations of madness and darkness are analyzed, focusing on the portrayal of female leadership and the impact of historical beliefs on gender roles in C.S. Lewis's narratives.

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