V-2-ch3

[David Payne]

This cover of V. seems to best express that sentiment (i.e., sad Wren & an inanimate V.): http://www.kevinwolf.com/?m=200611

On Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:15:50 +1000, John Bailey (sundayjb at gmail.com) wrote:

> I agree that V Wren is a sad figure. That's actually the key to why I
> find this novel so haunting.
>
> V.'s whole journey is that of someone attempting to turn themselves
> into an object.
> [...]
>
> On Fri, Jul 23, 2010 at 1:03 PM, Joseph Tracy  wrote:
>> [...]
>> V. Wren is a sad figure, a girl barely past puberty surrounded by old men
>> who seem to be the only ones with access to her person. Her situation is
>> reminiscent  of the more universal issue of who is really allowed access to
>> leadership. The empire encourages the boldest and most sordid lust as proof
>> of manly leadership.. Piety is fine for a figurehead, but humane ideals and
>> a true love for those actual people who could use some help must be laid
>> down.
 		 	   		  
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