As we discussed in class, the homosexual connotations in this story are very abundant. I'm curious if people feel akward reading stories like this or not.
I'll have to say it shocked me, because I wasn't expecting it. I have no problem with homosexuality, I have a few gay and lesbian friends. They're normal people just like us, with different preferences. No big deal.
I thought the most ironic line in this story is when Leo asks the narrator, "Aren't I the best girlfriend you never had?" Does anybody else think this is ironic? If so, why?
I think it's fantastic there are stories written like this. "This" meaning the subject matter. Now I know we came to the conclusion we weren't sure if the author intended the story to sound the way we thought it did. I think there needs to be more literature on this topic considering how much of an issue it is today. People are confused, the government's confused. The majority of us aren't exposed to homosexuality, and that's why I think there is such hesititation to change the laws. Maybe if we all read more stories like this, we could gain more insight to their side of the arguement. I feel that what this story did for me. What do you all think?
Posted by StormyKnight at May 5, 2005 4:51 PM