Perhaps I've forgotten a bit more about these books than I thought, but I'm just wondering about a couple of statements you make, Deej - and also wondering whether this is looking for social or political meanings a little too deeply.
Where in "Five on a Hike Together" can we find statements that might indicate Enid Blyton was somehow opposed to marshes? And I don't recall Uncle Quentin saying anything at all about the careers he hoped Julian and Dick would follow - I'd have thought he'd be so wrapped up in his own career that he'd scarcely give his nephews' careers any thought at all.
Deej wrote:I don't think they should be considered too politically because they are children's adventure books at the end of the day.
I think that statement probably reflects how I would view the books, rather than your earlier comments. I don't think it's such a good idea to look too deeply in events in the stories for political or social meaning, or for clues about Enid Blyton's own political outlook. Very likely events in the stories were decided upon based on the needs of the plot rather than because they agreed with the author's politics.
Regards, Michael.
