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Kara Kennedy - Dune: A Critical Companion
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Exploring Complex Portrayals of Powerful Women and Symbolism in Dune
Delving into the multifaceted depictions of powerful female characters in Dune, the chapter examines the influences of real-life figures and symbolic elements like the name Paul. It also touches on the Bene Gesserit as a female equivalent of the Catholic Church, contrasting Eastern philosophy with traditional power dynamics, and discussing the complexities of empowering women in patriarchal systems.
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