The Lieutenant Nun was a rather remarkable story, much like Joan of Arc. What I found most interesting about it was the fact that she wasn't found out and revealed the truth herself, and that the Catholic religious establishment didn't punish her and actually allowed to continue living the life that she was living. I find it absolutely remarkable that those who seem to be the most conservative of people in European society would accept what is essentially a blend of feminism and transgenderism. Perhaps it was because of the sheer rarity of such an occurrence that suprised the Church.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Week 3: The Colonial Experience
The texts about the Casta Paintings and the Lieutenant Nun were both very interesting. The thing that resonated with me most about the Casta Paintings was the fact that they were enjoyed by Spanish society even though they depicted these mixed race people who the nobility (who were the purchasers of these paintings) often deemed to be lesser people. The popularity of the art was likely because of the fact that they're exotic pieces, showing the wealth of the owner and how well traveled they may be.
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Indeed, I also found the King's and the Church's acceptance of Catalina de Erauso's gender transition to be quite surprising. On the other hand, I also feel like the main reason behind their willingness to let her continue on as she pleased was due to the fact that she conquered a great deal of territories in the name of the Spanish Crown. Hence, I can see that as the only possible justification as to why they "went easy" on her. Additionally, I also agree that the story did have some similarities to Joan of Arc as well.
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