A Great and Terrible Beauty discussion

Is this really lgbt?

I was told that there was some in the series

Mimi wrote: "There is subtextual lesbianism in the first two books, but it's only in the third book that you learn one of the female characters is in love with another girl. It's not a very big part of the seri..."

Oh. What is sub textual lesbianism?

It's mentioned and hinted at in the first two books, but not spoken outright as it was in the Victorian era and therefore not really allowed. In the third book she writes it in as them being together and kissing and such. I thought it was a good historical representation of lgbt because back then they couldn't just be out and not have any repercussions, they had to keep it a secret. But if you're looking for a lesbian romance, this is not one, it's not very romantic for that pair.

Alec wrote: "It's mentioned and hinted at in the first two books, but not spoken outright as it was in the Victorian era and therefore not really allowed. In the third book she writes it in as them being togeth..."

So they're secondary characters, then?

They're important characters but their relationship was a small part of the story. It was kept secret for most of the story.

i love that miss bray added that... made me love felicity even more.