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Equal Rites Study Guide

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by Terry Pratchett
About 69 pages (20,823 words)
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The theme of equal rights for women, as introduced by the punning title, is the most obvious of several closely related themes of the novel.

Pratchett puts all the cliches of patriarchy into the mouths of the pompous wizards of Unseen University, lampooning in the process the elaborate hierarchy of higher education. In the different ways appropriate to their different ages and experiences, Esk and Granny Weatherwax challenge the assumptions of the power structure. Although they are represented as being in fact superior to their male counterparts, they are willing to settle for equality — but nothing less.

Pratchett has more in mind than a literary version of the widespread posters and bumper stickers about women's secret superiority. The moderation of the female characters' demands is grounded in the wisdom of Granny Weatherwax. Her.....

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Equal Rites from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.



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