Jackson writes “He knew he wasn’t sober enough now to want to go to Jack’s and drink with others at the same bar, even if they were strangers” (27). There are many signs that the bars and area that Birnam’s frequently visiting is an known area for homosexuals. Jackson lets the reader know that Birnam is contemplating on going to the bar Jack’s, which he do decides to go to and later in the story he gives us the newspaper clip “JACK’s—in Charles Street—WHERE GOOD FELLOWS GET TOGETHER” (85). The newspaper clip that Birnam’s reading through is advertising to bring all the men together. The clip does not advertised for women to come to the bar, so it can be concluded that Jack’s is a homosexual bar that Birnam visits.
Sexuality between Dick and Perry is explored as well as Perry and Dick’s individual sexualities. The Clutters are the first example of normality seen in ‘In Cold Blood’. They
Individuals are consistently pressured by gender expectations within societies, predominantly in rural towns during the 1960’s. Silvey’s utilisation of characterisation and point of view of Charlie Bucktin presents the traditional gender roles in Jasper Jones, set in Australia during the 1960’s. As Charlie prepares himself to set foot on a journey with Jasper Jones, he noted his appearances and display of femininity: “…the application of pansy footwear, is my first display of girlishness… I jog back with as much masculinity as I can muster, which even in the moonlight must resemble something of an arthritic chicken.” This excerpt shows that Charlie is challenged by Corrigan’s gender expectation of masculinity.
Throughout the novel, Robert resists the impact of all situations that threaten his level of resilience. All sexual acts in this novel can all be interpreted as a struggle to maintain resilience in a merciless environment. Robert loses part of his ability to recover when he attends the brothel and is forced to participate in sexual behaviours that he feels uncomfortable with. Furthermore, the night of the brothel, Robert witnessed Taffler with another man. “The man being ridden was Taffler.
Further, Holden attempts to gain personal pleasure by misleading Sally, a girl whom he casually dates, when they were exiting the theatre: “When we were coming out of this big cinch, I told her I loved her and all. It was a lie of course” (Salinger 139). Holden deceives Sally by telling her he loves her in order to ‘make out’ with her. He lies about his feelings in order to gain sexual gratification. In a like manner, McMurphy exerts his power and control over Billy Bibbit during a group therapy session, telling him that he “oughta be out running around in a convertible, bird-dogging girls” (Kesey 195).
“I like to be somewhere at least where you can see a few girls around once in a while, even if they’re only scratching their arms or blowing their noses or even just giggling or something” (3). The narrator, Holden Caulfield, describes an aspect of his character through this confession. Obviously, he is interested in girls and desires them at all times. During the 1950s when this novel was published, having such desires would not have been approved of by the parents of the time due to the increasing social pressures of society. A majority of these adults would have considered Caulfield a terrible role model and would not have wanted the youth to read about him wanting to look at girls.
In the novel, Kesey employs many characters, each with unique features. For example, Dale Harding, one of the protagonists in the story, was described as, “... a flat, nervous man ...” (Kesey 20) and in one of the group discussion lead by Nurse Ratched, he was reported of saying
Doubtlessly Paul’s only friend, Charley Edwards creates a protective atmosphere within his dressing room for Paul. Because of his homosexual tendencies Paul has forever felt alienated from the world. But within the confines of Charley’s room, all the fear fades away to bliss. Eventually, it becomes evident that Charley exhibits mirroring tendencies of Paul. Quickly, we begin to question whether this is simply a friendship or if it is something more.
Phonies, like his fellow students, are more interested in playing a part or looking good than in doing or saying anything honest. Seeing that every single person in that town has a familiar routine to follow every day. They don’t change anything about their routine. It is something they have always stuck to, every day of their lives is what Pleasantville is all about. In addition, both the novel and the movie, the sexuality of the era is oppressed by society.
Holden’s failure to embrace the masculine stereotype is epitomized in his idealized and naive views on romance and sexulaity. When Holden enters the upscale Edmont Hotel and sees a young couple on a date, he remarks, “I think if you don't really like a girl, you shouldn't horse around with her at all …. It's really too bad that so much crumby stuff is a lot of fun sometimes” (Salinger 70). Holden’s belief that a man should not engage in a casual relationship with a woman unless he truly loves her, stands in stark contrast to masculine standards which encourage and congratulate men’s sexual exploits. Holden’s asexual beliefs
After stroking his cock hard with eyes locked on the image of Hannah McKay on the screen, envisaging her silhouetted behind the flames and smoke of Cherise's funeral pyre, the man removed his hand, not intending to get off, but to maintain an erection until the night was done. As he liked to do with his prey, Todd loved the anticipation, often prolonging any climax as long as he could; the feelings so much more intense when he came. He'd pushed the woman a further than intended, and only when he read his reply, did Lowry become fully cognisant of the tone and not-so-subtle threats. A natural extension of his combative mindset.
This representation of masculinity as self-asserted desire suggests romance is used to confuse rape with love. Willmore tries to play the role of the victim and in turn criticizes the seductress. He uses the role of the victim as a duality of depicting woman’s guilt and disguises his violence as a compromised moral authority and frustrated
Mr. Harvey recounts his first rape offense, when he raped his classmate in high school. This was the first instance where Mr. Harvey learned about his true inner nature. “He had regretted it, this quiet, muffled rape of a school friend,” signifies that Mr. Harvey had once felt guilt when committing such crimes. This explores the theme of the comparison and contrast between love and lust. Harvey has an uncontrollable lust, and he forces his sexual desires upon his school friend as his first rape victim, “It was as if something outside him had resulted in the collision of their two bodies one afternoon.”
Prior to decease, he was a celebrated musician. As the plot gradually unravels, however, so does his biggest secret. Consumed by the late discovery of Joss’s sex and gender disagreement, most take his lifelong masculinity as an act of imitation rather than a
He also places Leo in situations where the reader will understand the conveyed sexual tension such as Ted naming one of his horses ‘Wild Oats.’ Whilst Leo understands this very innocently, the reader understands the more sexual connotations of the phrase and how this ties in to Ted’s relation with Marian and similarly hers with Trimingham. The tension, however, between Marian, Ted and Trimingham relates to more than just Leo’s understanding and the feelings between them. Hartley has created a traditional love triangle of literature which is often associated with dark themes such as murder and divorce. This creates an underlying sense of apprehension for the reader as there is the possibility of a much darker outcome of the triangle than portrayed by Leo.
