The central issue discussed in this movie is sexual intolerance. Teena hides his biological identity by disguising as a tough man. In parallel to Tough Guise, in order to be accepted by society, he overacts his role, the most obvious example of which is his trying to get into fights all the time. Setting is also very important. The film takes place in Falls City, Nebraska which is a very conservative state.
Even though, Brandon is not biologically a man, he gets more girls than me. That shows that women are more attracted to more sensitive guys. If being sensitive makes one more desirable for women, why do all men put this though guy "suit" on?
"Even though, Brandon is not biologically a man, he gets more girls than me." - Brilliant! :)) (Not the situation, but the wonderful drollness of the statement...)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, that's a GREAT word to use: "overacts".
Your final question is an important one. I wonder, I wonder...
thanks =)). Well I don't mean I'm an unsensitive, rude boy to girls but there must be something he is doing differently than most of us. =P
ReplyDeleteI seem to remember you had an argument about psychological violence earlier in the semester; you may find this article interesting:
ReplyDeletehttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8440199.stm
Of course you're not insensitive; we should also remember that Lana was sort of starved for love and affection, and that she had experienced violence and instability in her life from John. That must be at least one of the reasons why Brandon seemed so attractive to her.
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