22 thoughts on “All The Way Home: A Look At The Role Of Sex In Outlander 03×06 “A. Malcolm””
How wonderful to have two like minds discussing our beloved Jamie and Claire (and Dianna) etc., etc. Thank you for a perfect surprise morning read! One thing, however, I believe Jamie had sex with one other woman whose name I won’t say. With tongue in cheek, I say ONLY one more week to go!
There isn’t enough whisky on the planet to make me want to think about this topic. G-d forbid we have to watch.
what?
Jamie being ‘not chaste’ within the bounds of matrimony and SPOILER she-who-shall-not-be-named.
oooohhhh…don’t want to see either
So interesting that in these scenes Jamie is, as always, more verbally adept and expressive then Claire (the passage you quote, the passage about having no name, the question about taking a chance. ) Can’t think of another example in literature (or TV or film) where the woman uses sex and the man uses words as their primary forms of intimate communication.
Excellent blog. Excellent. I will say that some of Jamie’s chastity, I believe, was his vow to Claire. Which is one of the main things that destroyed him re BJR’s horrendous treatment of him. He believed he had broken his vow to her by his moment of release. Through no fault of his own. Just a thought. Plus his belief They’d find each other
Great insight as always Beth and I love your co blogger. I’m so looking forward to seeing Episode 6. This scene has to be one of my favorites from the entire series. I can feel Claire anticipation as she opens the door to the print shop. I get butterfly’s imagining Jamie’s face when he realizes Claire is real. Oh the joy, excitement they both feel – so wonderfully written by Diana. It’s at this point that I feel the real story of Jamie and Claire begins……they are together forever no longer alone!!
Thank you for your insights! As a woman in her 40s, this helps me understand my own views about mature sexuality, and helps me see the depths of Ms. Galbadon’s characters. Bravo!
Oh Jackie, some of the very best of married life (sex, humor, love and commitment) come in your 40’s and beyond. If you have a relationship founded in trust, it just gets better. But overall, long-term marriages (relationships) can be amazingly rewarding. I’ve been happily married for almost 40 years to a guy I’d go through stones for. In fact, I think I have gone through stones a few times. Lol.
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How wonderful to have two like minds discussing our beloved Jamie and Claire (and Dianna) etc., etc. Thank you for a perfect surprise morning read! One thing, however, I believe Jamie had sex with one other woman whose name I won’t say. With tongue in cheek, I say ONLY one more week to go!
Made sure I put the line that he was chaste “outside” marriage
Oh aye. You are so good, Beth.
lol
And I like to think it wasn’t very often. Lol
There isn’t enough whisky on the planet to make me want to think about this topic. G-d forbid we have to watch.
what?
Jamie being ‘not chaste’ within the bounds of matrimony and SPOILER she-who-shall-not-be-named.
oooohhhh…don’t want to see either
So interesting that in these scenes Jamie is, as always, more verbally adept and expressive then Claire (the passage you quote, the passage about having no name, the question about taking a chance. ) Can’t think of another example in literature (or TV or film) where the woman uses sex and the man uses words as their primary forms of intimate communication.
Oh, Diana. Thank you.
She tends to like flipping the established norms. Love it too!
And thank the wonderful both of you for some more of the most insightful OUTLANDER writing available.
Thanks for reading!
Excellent blog. Excellent. I will say that some of Jamie’s chastity, I believe, was his vow to Claire. Which is one of the main things that destroyed him re BJR’s horrendous treatment of him. He believed he had broken his vow to her by his moment of release. Through no fault of his own. Just a thought. Plus his belief They’d find each other
good points!
Great insight as always Beth and I love your co blogger. I’m so looking forward to seeing Episode 6. This scene has to be one of my favorites from the entire series. I can feel Claire anticipation as she opens the door to the print shop. I get butterfly’s imagining Jamie’s face when he realizes Claire is real. Oh the joy, excitement they both feel – so wonderfully written by Diana. It’s at this point that I feel the real story of Jamie and Claire begins……they are together forever no longer alone!!
I agree this is where the real story begins!
😀 😀
Thank you for your insights! As a woman in her 40s, this helps me understand my own views about mature sexuality, and helps me see the depths of Ms. Galbadon’s characters. Bravo!
Thank you Jackie!
Oh Jackie, some of the very best of married life (sex, humor, love and commitment) come in your 40’s and beyond. If you have a relationship founded in trust, it just gets better. But overall, long-term marriages (relationships) can be amazingly rewarding. I’ve been happily married for almost 40 years to a guy I’d go through stones for. In fact, I think I have gone through stones a few times. Lol.
Thanks for adding your thoughts!