The novel Dune represents a new type of science fiction which has a convoluted plot and characters with supernatural capabilities such as precognition and telepathy. It is quickly clear throughout the first pages of the novel that the Bene Gesserit, an all-female organization which aims to “produce a genetically superior male being, capable of looking into parts of the soul where the women cannot look” (Reid 175) frame the plot of this novel. The Bene Gesserit have a great influence on the society because of their manipulation of religion and politics as well as their supernatural abilities. Yet, they are perceived by that same society as witches, mythical or even prophetic beings and play such a prominent role in the universe. These perceptions are caused by their supernatural abilities, the Missionaria protectiva religion and their gender. impact.
To begin, the Bene Gesserit …show more content…
They are the only organization in the novel fully compose of female. That could be in part why Herbert elected to give Bene Gesserit unique capabilities such as gaining access to the mystical power of the spice which grants them seemingly psychic powers. This capability is not found in a man. Equally important, is the fact that the Bene Gesserit is an organization that are not controlled nor dominated by man. They are free to think as they want and do as they like. Therefore, this creates a sense of distrust by the society which is dominated by men about the Bene Gesserit. Because they are unsure of the Bene Gesserit real intentions since they possess unique abilities and are free thinkers that’s why the society is somewhat fearful of them. For instance, the Fremen have a hard time accepting Jessica in their society due to the fact that she is a Bene Gesserit. They do not know if they could trust her because they are skeptical of her true
To begin, the Bene Gesserit …show more content…
They are the only organization in the novel fully compose of female. That could be in part why Herbert elected to give Bene Gesserit unique capabilities such as gaining access to the mystical power of the spice which grants them seemingly psychic powers. This capability is not found in a man. Equally important, is the fact that the Bene Gesserit is an organization that are not controlled nor dominated by man. They are free to think as they want and do as they like. Therefore, this creates a sense of distrust by the society which is dominated by men about the Bene Gesserit. Because they are unsure of the Bene Gesserit real intentions since they possess unique abilities and are free thinkers that’s why the society is somewhat fearful of them. For instance, the Fremen have a hard time accepting Jessica in their society due to the fact that she is a Bene Gesserit. They do not know if they could trust her because they are skeptical of her true