Understanding Gelis: Difference between revisions

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'Everyday Sexism in the 15th Century'. Development of Gelis's character and relationships through the 'House of Niccolo' series.
WG147, WG148, WG148, WG151. WG152

WG147 - Part One gives a brief back ground and the covers Gelis in 'Niccolo Rising' and 'Scales of Gold'. In 'Niccolo Rising', readers are presented with an unattractive, demanding girl of 13 or 14, but with some intelligence and ingenuity. In 'Scales of Gold', Gelis has matured into a very attractive and independent young woman who hates Nicholas and blames him for her sister's death. She makes use of every weapon she has at her disposal, including Nicholas's obvious reaction to her, to damage Nicholas and take the voyage to Africa.
WG148 - Part Two discusses the events in 'Scales of Gold', the events at the Vasquez's quinta, the sea journey along the coast of Africa, the river journey along the Gambia and the perilous land journey to Timboktu. Upon arrival in Timboktu, Gelis's independent character is further developed as she explores the city and learns about trading practices, is received at the court of the Koy and begins to learn Arabic. Gelis learns more about Nicholas and the relationship becomes physical.

WG147 Part One - 'Portrait of a Young Woman', attributed to Hans Memling, 1430-94. Image: Wikimedia Commons.
WG148 Part Two - 'Vue d'une partie de la ville Temboctou', Rene Caillie, 1830 from 'Journal d'un voyage a Temboctou et a Jenne, dans l'Afrique Centrale'. Image: New York Public Library
WG149 Part Three - 'Head of a young woman', Anonymous, 1505-10. Copyright: Trustees of the British Museum

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