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Gender Quotes in The Red Tent

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Quote #10

He did not like to hear his daughter spoken of so crudely, even though he could not quite conjure up the image of Dinah's face. (2.7.87)

Jacob really doesn't care much for Dinah, yet the sheer fact that she's a female causes him to become angry with King Hamor for talking crudely about her. Jacob may respect women—but he still isn't a great father.