Thursday, April 10, 2008

Dear Jack Treseler

Jack Treseler, first off, as you can see from my username, Sara does not have an H at the end. But thats beside the point.

I believe your words were "it seems like an ignorant feminist on repeat." Forgive me for assuming the "it" was Pam. Even though you now admit that "by the nature of her writing... she seems to convey that attitude."

I know you didn't say it wasn't a feminist story. In fact I believe I am the one trying to prove its not, and you are the one thinks it is, correct? "How to talk to a Hunter" is merely a fictional account of a commonly seen relationship in society, unfortunately. Its a tale of a man who takes advantage of a women who is way too vulnerable and ridiculously attached. She outwardly professes her love to him, and in return, he abuses her trust causing her internal destruction. Obviously Pam does not like the type of relationship this couple is experiencing because she portrays the affair to be a negative one. She's just warning her readers not to get mixed up with any of those badass heartbreakers.

Well, I don't recall any mention of female empowerment. Its merely a story of one persons' actions causing the downfall of another person.

I wouldn't say Pam Houston's attitude is that of an ignorant feminist at all. She's simply telling a story. I mean, she is a famous author, she can't be too ignorant, eh?

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