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A review by daisymaytwizell
How the Vote Was Won by Christopher St. John, Cicely Hamilton
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A fun read, and a light glimpse into suffragette politics.
This is a one-act play, so if you're purchasing a copy yourself, I would recommend trying to find one that is accompanied by something - either critical commentary or other feminist short works of the era. I think this play has a really interesting place in the larger discussion of feminism, the suffragette movement, and Victorian-era sexism, and I think it would really enhance the reading experience to see it alongside some of that critical context.
This is a one-act play, so if you're purchasing a copy yourself, I would recommend trying to find one that is accompanied by something - either critical commentary or other feminist short works of the era. I think this play has a really interesting place in the larger discussion of feminism, the suffragette movement, and Victorian-era sexism, and I think it would really enhance the reading experience to see it alongside some of that critical context.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
As the play says, it focuses on women winning the vote, so does prominently feature politics that prevent them from having it.