deilaitha
Sage
Okay, so I was working on this little tidbit from my story. (warning: language)
Now, here's the problem. This is set in a pre-industrial quasi-medieval era. Then as now, 'bitch' means 'female dog.' But since 'bitch' is so over-used in today's vernacular, does it lose some of its impact? It just doesn't seem as derogatory as I want it to be. I'm considering replacing bitch with 'she-dog.' Anyway, any suggestions you all might have would be appreciated.
The overseer hoisted her up from the ground and guided her roughly back to the mines’ entrance. With a shove, he sent her flying out into an embankment of snow. “Don’t come back here, you mindless bitch.”
Now, here's the problem. This is set in a pre-industrial quasi-medieval era. Then as now, 'bitch' means 'female dog.' But since 'bitch' is so over-used in today's vernacular, does it lose some of its impact? It just doesn't seem as derogatory as I want it to be. I'm considering replacing bitch with 'she-dog.' Anyway, any suggestions you all might have would be appreciated.