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Mr. Mulliner Stories · Theme
Gender Roles and Power
How Mr. Mulliner Stories develops Gender Roles and Power.
Women often wield significant influence—as nurses, barmaids, or love interests—challenging male authority, while men struggle with expectations of bravery, romance, and domestic submission.
Where it surfaces
- Mulliner's Buck-U-Uppo
The story explores power dynamics between men and women, such as the bishop's submission to his wife and Augustine's newfound assertiveness.
- Portrait of a Disciplinarian
Nurse Wilks exerts authority over both Frederick and Jane, reversing typical gender power dynamics, while Frederick's masculine superiority clashes with Jane's pride.