I think Frank Herbert… when he wrote it he didn’t really live in an understandably equal environment.
Denis was very much aligned with creating empowerment and powerful moments for her where they were needed.
It’s not really where we are or where we should be.
Completely and utterly honors the strength of Jessica–the Bene Gesserit that she is, even though she is a concubine and her rights are not as high as the King or what her son becomes.