Did you feel a sisterhood at the convent? Perhaps it was because Claire was close to "the BOSS" and the other sisters were in awe of her, but I never felt any of the sisters (besides Mother H) treated Claire with anything other than subservience. I did like the whores at the brothel and how they immediately took Claire under their wing. I also liked how Claire accepted them, tongue planted firmly in her cheek, but she seemed to really like them. As Jamie commented in ABOSAA, she might have "made a really good whore." -- Broch Talk

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Date Posted: 10:32:56 01/21/08 Mon
Author: Jane
Subject: Did you feel a sisterhood at the convent? Perhaps it was because Claire was close to "the BOSS" and the other sisters were in awe of her, but I never felt any of the sisters (besides Mother H) treated Claire with anything other than subservience. I did like the whores at the brothel and how they immediately took Claire under their wing. I also liked how Claire accepted them, tongue planted firmly in her cheek, but she seemed to really like them. As Jamie commented in ABOSAA, she might have "made a really good whore."
In reply to: CatherineM. 's message, "Liss -- and everyone else (waves at all the people who've reposnded so far:THANK YOU!!!) Do you have any thoughts on the tthe "sisterhoods" of the convent? or of the various brothels?" on 09:25:37 01/21/08 Mon

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[> [> [> [> Jane, you're on to something with 'the boss' comment. Of all the women I saw Claire with in these rereads, she seemed the most relaxed with Mother H, a highly educated woman who describes herself as wanting to life a "useful life". Is she just not given the chance to meet other women like that in future books? Yes, she likes the whores,she likes & respects the hardworking women of Lallybroch & she seems to admire Marsali greatly as time goes on. Is she too much of a 'boss' herself to seek close friendship - and I don't mean that as an insult to you Claire!! -- HollyC, 11:08:33 01/21/08 Mon

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[> [> [> [> [> Well, Claire seemed to really like Jenny Campbell and admired HER force of personality. Perhaps the women around Claire just didn't impress her because of the way that they were raised. Women were not encouraged to be independent movers and shakers. Claire doesn't seem to have a lot of respect for women who focus on things she feels are shallow (i.e.. Louise with her gowns, coo-coo clock, and monkey). I felt that Louise did do a lot to try to help Claire and didn't get a lot of gratitude or gain Claire's respect in return for her efforts. -- Jane, 10:08:27 01/22/08 Tue

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