Women in the 19th century

Lucy Nelson or, the Boy Girl: A story about a girl who had interests in the active lifestyle boys grew up in, and insisted on unconsciously living out the mischievous way, although her parents decided that wasn't so good. I was not found of this story, on the contrary, I didn't grow up in the same time period, but if it were now, my opinion would be: she should be allowed to indulge herself in the boyish activities because that is which she enjoys. That is how the 'gender roles' came to be anyhow, right? Although I must agree with her parents' punishment to the decree that Lucy did do some acts that weren't acceptable for the boys--but that's what makes boys boys--but there were some rambunctiously deeds that would have been best to avoid. After looking over the situation, i figured Lucy's parents were kind ones, and understanding. they withheld much of the behavior of hers (especially since the time being had high expectations of being a lady or a gentlemen for the correct gender) and the parents also handled the fact boys will be boys and allowed their hyperactivities, therefore the more i consider it, the more i feel in agreement with Lucy's parents, and that the punishment was an exceptionable one. I say it was exceptionable because Lucy was able to agree, then see where maybe....she was wrong and understand how she had been acting.

The Count and the Cousin: A story of a man who plays a trick on his young female cousin whom he has fallen for, well this story definitely shows some women roles in the 19th cent. One point that has stuck into my mind is a line in the story which struck a connection.
The line:

'The Count intently watched the play of her eloquent features and then, as if he divined the tumult of her feelings, suddenly changed the topic to one of deeper interest'

This quote shows how men had a certain 'duty'--more or less--an 'obligation' to psychological control the women and flatter her and observe and analysis her, then manipulated them to their desires. In Miss Grief, the main, main character, whom is male, also speaks also speaks of flattering women, and at one point said something such as 'Ms. (I forgot her name) did something very unusual,' or something of the sort. The point being he (main character) was analyzing the movements and reactions of this women, in fact, at another point he said something such as: 'I do always enjoy the psychology of Ms (still don't remember her name' --or something of the sort, coarse, this is my interpreted memory of it, not it quoted exactly.

The point is this whole mentality women being puppets of men, and that's what's proper, if a woman of that time was not so, they would be considered improper, ill mannered or poor. Women went along with it knowingly or unknowingly. Connecting to Lucy's situation--in the case of Lucy, the female youth are taught to be quiet and respectful, speak when spoken to, do as told with no questions asked, as womanhood comes on the same is expected, except, the 'spoken to' part is done in silent manipulative requests. Though in the case with Lucy, I think she will grow up respectful with a colorful mind which is brightly educated and opinionated. This can be good for men who want a more complicated puzzle to plan, vs. an un-challenging--easily predicted one. That's all my brain is really pooping out right now.

Yesterday (FEB) was my birthday :)