Dear SarA Buncke

Lol. sorry about that. old habit. gotta break it. :oP

" 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." "

true those are my words. and yes i do mean that. Pam obviously isn't ignorant, otherwise she wouldn't be famous now would she? so yes i agree with you on that she is not an ignorant woman. her attitude that is conveyed through the story IS, however. that, my friend, is my opinion.

" 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. "

i believe it is yes. Mainly because of the contrast of the two women, and mainly because of the Koyote (coyote, however you spell it) woman. Her contrasting spirit to that of the main character, who is emotionally weak, gives the woman (Coyote woman) the air of an empowered and independent woman. therefore because there is such a model in that story, and that model clearly understands the situation, is not weak or emotionally attached, she is a feministic model. I believe Beltramo would agree if one was to say that a woman's sexuality in literature is the authors attempt at empowering such a woman through her sexual acts and freedom. under that nature, the Coyote woman is a feminist figure and therefore i believe this story to be that of a feminist and a woman attempting to live her life, written, undoubtedly, but a feminist author. (Pam is, whether you want to argue one way or another, a feminist writer.)

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

that's too simple an explanation for a story written by an author of the level of Houston. I dissagree. that is describing only one small event in the story and attempting to make it static, solitary, and the sole plot, which is not the case.

"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?"

:) we're all ignorant on some level. it's just to the degree of which you are. as for Pammy here, obviously she can't be that ignorant you are right. however even the smartest people have their generalizations and misconceived perceptions. Whether it is HER personal attitude being manifested through this story, or just the attitude of the story, the undeniable fact is that there is blame put on the hunter and the way he is portrayed and not given a proper identity. that sends a message. the message is pretty clear.