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I'm reading a public library copy of the 3rd edition of Christopher Vogler's The Writer's Journey. Someone ahead of me struck through all the gender inclusive language with a black felt pen.
For example:
"A note about the term 'hero': As used here, the word, like 'doctor' or 'poet,' may refer toa woman or a man."
"In romantic comedies, the Call to Adventure might be the first encounter with the special but annoying someone the heroor heroine will be pursuing and sparring with."
"MENTOR (Wise Old Manor Woman)"
"Note that I use the word Hero to describe a central character or protagonistof either sex."
The initial 's' of every instance ofshe is blotted out. Every 'her' is expunged. Sometimes 'him' is written in, sometimes not. As the book progresses the blotting becomes heavier and more frantic. Crazed scribbles saturate the page with ink and nearly tear through the paper. Then, around page 38, it stops.
I think the reader had a stroke. Pity. I was looking forward to how he or she dealt with the discussion of Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, or Titanic.
For example:
"A note about the term 'hero': As used here, the word, like 'doctor' or 'poet,' may refer to
"In romantic comedies, the Call to Adventure might be the first encounter with the special but annoying someone the hero
"MENTOR (Wise Old Man
"Note that I use the word Hero to describe a central character or protagonist
The initial 's' of every instance of
I think the reader had a stroke. Pity. I was looking forward to how he or she dealt with the discussion of Beauty and the Beast, Wizard of Oz, or Titanic.