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Somehow Britain's domination upon India becomes a sort of metaphor for the male domination upon the women. (Aydin, 2010)
The attitude towards women is not normal at all and it seems to be translating an attitude of hatred. The reasons for it might be sought in the Oedipal complex which was theorized by Freud. According to him our relationships with our parents during our childhood mark our adult relationships with the opposite sex. Therefore a boy as a young child will be extremely attached to his mother, will want her exclusive attention and will hate his father considering him a direct opponent and rival for the mother's love. One consequence of this type of hatred is the fear of castration. Still according to Freud, normal people succeed in solving this complex, while categories such as homosexuals, narcissists and neurotics do not. Therefore if as a child Kim (and with him the author of the book who probably identifies himself with this character) hated his mother because she disappointed him or because she failed in giving him the desired love and attention, this will show in Kim's attitude towards all the other women which he unconsciously identifies as maternal figures. (Said, 2010)
While the attitude of the character may be explained and understood through the perspectives mentioned above, one can not simply agree with his statement even if we base our decision on common sense. It is true that many women may be shallow, but it is just as true that there are superficial men as well. People must...
It is a valuable book and it gives insight regarding a lot of issues about India and the domination of the British empire upon it, as well as the position of the women in a patriarchal society. It might include some views which are based upon prejudice but it is rightful for people to be aware that other people think in this manner. Freedom of speech and self-expression are sacred rights and those who know how to use their judgement will reach the just conclusion on their own.
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Anglo/Indians and others in UC Press e-books Collection, 1982-2004, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://www.escholarship.org/editions/view?docId=ft8s20097j&chunk.id=s1.3.7&toc.depth=100&brand=eschol
Aydin, K. A brief critical reassessment of Kim within the tradition of British colonial novel, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://esbd.atauni.edu.tr/index.php/esbd/article/view/71/85
Said, E.W. "Kim by Rudyard Kipling," in Google books, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://books.google.it/books?id=kCGh86qTwoQC&pg=PA12&lpg=PA12&dq="all+women+are+debased+or+unsuitable+for+male+attention"&source=bl&ots=JlVjDpfsd5&sig=oKRzpsXHcxMrri5rZdwJhtDlA68&hl=it&ei=9vGgS7z9CZClsQbMk_zJDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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Anglo/Indians and others in UC Press e-books Collection, 1982-2004, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://www.escholarship.org/editions/view?docId=ft8s20097j&chunk.id=s1.3.7&toc.depth=100&brand=eschol
Aydin, K. A brief critical reassessment of Kim within the tradition of British colonial novel, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://esbd.atauni.edu.tr/index.php/esbd/article/view/71/85
Said, E.W. "Kim by Rudyard Kipling," in Google books, retrieved March 17, 2010 from http://books.google.it/books?id=kCGh86qTwoQC&pg=PA12&lpg=PA12&dq="all+women+are+debased+or+unsuitable+for+male+attention"&source=bl&ots=JlVjDpfsd5&sig=oKRzpsXHcxMrri5rZdwJhtDlA68&hl=it&ei=9vGgS7z9CZClsQbMk_zJDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=&f=false
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