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* 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 attraction to her, to damage Nicholas and take the voyage to Africa. | * 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 attraction 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. | * 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. | ||
* WG149 - Part Three deals with the later sections of 'Scales of Gold', 'Unicorn Hunt' and 'To Lie With Lions'. Gelis agrees to marry Nicholas and then forces him to see that she is pregnant, hinting that the child is not Nicholas's. In 'Unicorn Hunt', Gelis finds further ways to manipulate Nicholas although she has now begun to fear him. She is pulled back to Nicholas when Jodi disappears. When Jodi is found Nicholas disappears with him. Gelis is now forced into an abusive relationship with Nicholas to allow her to stay with Jodi. Her emotions are further manipulated when she assists Nicholas with the mystery play in Scotland and then by two reports of Nicholas's death, first in Iceland then in France. To what purpose has she spent the last five years of her life if he is dead? Finally, after almost drowning in the Nor'Loch, Gelis and Nicholas agree to a time limit for their battle. The author implies that winning would be an empty victory for either of them. | * WG149 - Part Three deals with the later sections of 'Scales of Gold', 'Unicorn Hunt' and 'To Lie With Lions'. Gelis agrees to marry Nicholas and then forces him to see that she is pregnant, hinting that the child is not Nicholas's. In 'Unicorn Hunt', Gelis finds further ways to manipulate Nicholas although she has now begun to fear him. She is pulled back to Nicholas when Jodi disappears. When Jodi is found Nicholas disappears with him. Gelis is now forced into an abusive relationship with Nicholas to allow her to stay with Jodi. Her emotions are further manipulated when she assists Nicholas with the mystery play in Scotland and then by two reports of Nicholas's death, first in Iceland then in France. To what purpose has she spent the last five years of her life if he is dead? Finally, after almost drowning in the Nor'Loch, Gelis and Nicholas agree to a time limit for their battle. The author implies that winning would be an empty victory for either of them. | ||
* WG151 - Part Four | |||
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Revision as of 18:28, 7 September 2021
Overview and Issues
- 'Everyday Sexism in the 15th Century'. Development of Gelis's character and relationships through the 'House of Niccolo' series.
- WG147, WG148, WG148, WG151. WG152
Abstract
- 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 attraction 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.
- WG149 - Part Three deals with the later sections of 'Scales of Gold', 'Unicorn Hunt' and 'To Lie With Lions'. Gelis agrees to marry Nicholas and then forces him to see that she is pregnant, hinting that the child is not Nicholas's. In 'Unicorn Hunt', Gelis finds further ways to manipulate Nicholas although she has now begun to fear him. She is pulled back to Nicholas when Jodi disappears. When Jodi is found Nicholas disappears with him. Gelis is now forced into an abusive relationship with Nicholas to allow her to stay with Jodi. Her emotions are further manipulated when she assists Nicholas with the mystery play in Scotland and then by two reports of Nicholas's death, first in Iceland then in France. To what purpose has she spent the last five years of her life if he is dead? Finally, after almost drowning in the Nor'Loch, Gelis and Nicholas agree to a time limit for their battle. The author implies that winning would be an empty victory for either of them.
- WG151 - Part Four
Author
References
People
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Fictional Character
Locations
Literature
Illustrations
- 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
Historical Events
Other References
- Silent Trade<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent Trade</ref>
Quotes from Dunnett