Benedicta is a powerful character, but I thought more of a parallel with Colum. Her political astuteness was astounding to me, not something I expected from a woman of her times. Maybe that shows my lack of historical knowledge. Just finished <I>The Pillars of the Earth</I> and have been musing on how easy it is today, living in a country without an absolute ruler, to ignore political machinations. Benedicta's knowledge of personalities, who has what power and who is doing what in the background makes her a worthy player in the power field. And formidable though she is, Benedicta raised strong sons without emasculating them, a fine line to walk for any parent. And she obviously loved John's father in a time of arranged marriage. I'm having fun thinking there's another back story I'd like to see. -- LJG Discussion board

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Date Posted: 18:53:22 09/10/07 Mon
Author: Carol P
Subject: Benedicta is a powerful character, but I thought more of a parallel with Colum. Her political astuteness was astounding to me, not something I expected from a woman of her times. Maybe that shows my lack of historical knowledge. Just finished The Pillars of the Earth and have been musing on how easy it is today, living in a country without an absolute ruler, to ignore political machinations. Benedicta's knowledge of personalities, who has what power and who is doing what in the background makes her a worthy player in the power field. And formidable though she is, Benedicta raised strong sons without emasculating them, a fine line to walk for any parent. And she obviously loved John's father in a time of arranged marriage. I'm having fun thinking there's another back story I'd like to see.
In reply to: teddie 's message, "With a mother like Benedicta, it's no wonder Lord John is so feisty. She does bring to mind Jocasta, ie, a MacKenzie, but more forthcoming, less sly.. The interactions amongst Benedicta, Hal, and John are most interesting, and especially so between just John and his mother. She is formidable!" on 17:36:30 09/09/07 Sun

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Lady Stanley, I lked her better than Jocasta, no feeling that she will cut the earth out from under you if it is to her advantage. (NT) -- ANNA, 08:58:21 09/18/07 Tue

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