If we are even able to debate this, it was feminist in its time. Also, misogynist characters in a time when that was the default do not make a book misogynistic. I think its portrayal of women is more important than what the characters think. I haven’t read it so I don’t know, but based on your post I would say feminist leanings at the least.
If we are even able to debate this, it was feminist in its time. Also, misogynist characters in a time when that was the default do not make a book misogynistic. I think its portrayal of women is more important than what the characters think. I haven’t read it so I don’t know, but based on your post I would say feminist leanings at the least.