Both Butterworth and Kesey’s protagonists radiate a sexual and libidinous air. Johnny often remarks on his sexual exploits whether they are feasible anecdotes such as “shagging [Kelly Weatherly] last June” or as improbable as Girls Aloud “bum-rushing [him] clean across the kitchenette and onto the bed” and performing “unspeakable acts”, Johnny never fails to confess to us his sexual exploits. Similarly McMurphy also comes up with explicit stories to tell the other men, although mainly for the purpose of improving Billy Bibbit’s confidence, McMurphy ‘reminds’ Billy of “one of the best rolls [he] ever had” when they went to Seattle and “picked up this two twitches”. Moreover when the men go fishing with McMurphy instead of helping the men McMurphy
Because they both have a failed perception of reality, they both “hope well” to tailor that world to their own needs. The name Manly Pointer functions as a somewhat brutal pun that points out the depths to which humanity might descend if it follows only its “manly” nature. Mrs. Freeman is given a clearer view of reality, though she chooses to concentrate on the grotesque aspects of life. When Mrs. Hopewell is speaking of these “good country people” she expresses an open view of how differences make the world go ‘round,
(John McCormick) Gacy’s homosexual desires and urges to hurt others were becoming more and more apparent to those around him. By 1975, Carole and Gacy had drifted apart. Their sex life had come to a halt and Gacy would have unpredictable and sometimes violent mood swings. Carole had started to find magazines of young men and boys in the house. When asked, Gacy acted like it was a normal thing.
“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.
The men have a party with prostitutes McMurphy is familiar with; they get drunk, take pills, and engage in sexual activities. The morning after, the men face Nurse Ratched, who is targeting Billy Bibbit. She plays on his fear of his mother, she threatens to tell her what he has done. Big Nurse uses her authority and relationship with his mom to put Billy to shame and emasculate him. Big Nurse’s attitude towards Billy causes him to accuse the men of forcing him to engage with the lady.
This material contributes to the themes that Kesey portrays in
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
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
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.
Independent Assessment Preparation Part A: Critical - 15 Marks Analysis how Silvey conveys Charlie’s experience of Joy Joy is quite a complex emotion, to put into words, especially conveying it throughout a novel. But somehow, Craig Silvey is able to achieve and express that feeling of joy and ecstasy perfectly, especially in the character of Charlie Bucktin in the novel Jasper Jones. It feels as if you can feel the buzz of happiness radiating from Charlie from the excerpt. What physically gives you that feeling of joy is shown through Silvey’s use of his wide range of vocab and metaphors throughout the excerpt.
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.
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.
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.