Theoretical Musing on Rossetti's Goblin Market

I'm looking at a book I have about Marian theology and imagery being used for feminist purposes in the Victorian period, and it underscores a fear I have--I don't exactly want to say that this is a feminist move by Rossetti. In fact, I want to say that it's quite a traditionalist move, and unlike the author I'm reading, I don't particularly think that this is an example of religious traditionalism being used in the service of the Victorian women's movement.  I do not think that Rossetti has any kind of positive regard for Laura's sexual "energy," but neither do I think that Lizzie is being submissive. I rather want to say that this is, in a way, a Christian allegory reworked for the express purpose of leading women to Christ through the intercession of Mary--or other women.  This is not, in itself, a feminist move because it lacks the socio-political implications.  The only social implications are the part of the allegory that deals with RESISTING the sexual advances of men, who are grotesque in their pursuits of pure women.  Not a feminist statement.