On one hand, Posner is always looking for outside materials and have such uncertainty about the struggles on his sexuality is because of his character, “Sir, I think I may be homosexual.” (Bennett, 2008, P.41), Posner is using “I think” and “I may be”, which are uncertain words in one sentence to comments his sexuality, shows that he is a confused person and unsure of himself. Second, Posner is lack of independence to solve problems. About his sexuality, he talks to Irwin for advice, “Is it a phase, sir? ... Some literature says it will pass. … I’m not sure I want it to pass.” (Bennett, 2008, P.42), discloses that Posner has trouble to deal his straggle so he needs to relies on authority, such as Irwin and literature to help him. After he has different advice, he still can’t affirm his sexual identity, shows that he is unable to manage his
On one hand, Posner is always looking for outside materials and have such uncertainty about the struggles on his sexuality is because of his character, “Sir, I think I may be homosexual.” (Bennett, 2008, P.41), Posner is using “I think” and “I may be”, which are uncertain words in one sentence to comments his sexuality, shows that he is a confused person and unsure of himself. Second, Posner is lack of independence to solve problems. About his sexuality, he talks to Irwin for advice, “Is it a phase, sir? ... Some literature says it will pass. … I’m not sure I want it to pass.” (Bennett, 2008, P.42), discloses that Posner has trouble to deal his straggle so he needs to relies on authority, such as Irwin and literature to help him. After he has different advice, he still can’t affirm his sexual identity, shows that he is unable to manage his