The book discusses Nin's background and how her American view impacts her work. She had multiple identities which come to dominate her relationships throughout her life. Each one of her intimate relationships is dominated by a different power structure or artistic motive.
The diary covers 4 years of Nin's life and introduces numerous figures, many of which grow to be physically attracted to Nin. There were 6 major figures in Nin's first diary who all play an influential role in her identity. The 6 figures were divided into 2 groups of 3, each group containing a father figure, destructive and passionate temperament and a wise therapist. Nin utilized individuals as a way to construct her own identity and grow as an artist. Her relationships were often not mutually beneficial and after she fell out of …show more content…
While Anaïs is with Henry she is not a polar opposite of him. She feels a connection with him as their minds attempt to break past the traditional gender- biased mindset. June is a dramatic and intense love affair in Nin's life. Anaïs heard tales of June from Henry before her arrival in Paris and as soon as June arrives Anaïs is completely infatuated with her. June becomes the temptress as Nin buys her expensive gifts and longs for physical intimacy. Anaïs' relationship with June is a paradox of a traditional love affair. Nin, the more feminine of the two, plays the masculine role and June assumes the role of the temptress. June becomes everything Nin is not and all she yearns to become. Nin pushes her own aspirations onto June as the affair continues, placing her on an even higher pedestal. June is completely aware of her power over Anaïs and continually manipulates her using her beauty. June leaves Paris for a while and when Nin reunites with her she is both repelled and in love with her. After June leaves Paris for good Nin accepts that she both loves June and is becoming
The diary covers 4 years of Nin's life and introduces numerous figures, many of which grow to be physically attracted to Nin. There were 6 major figures in Nin's first diary who all play an influential role in her identity. The 6 figures were divided into 2 groups of 3, each group containing a father figure, destructive and passionate temperament and a wise therapist. Nin utilized individuals as a way to construct her own identity and grow as an artist. Her relationships were often not mutually beneficial and after she fell out of …show more content…
While Anaïs is with Henry she is not a polar opposite of him. She feels a connection with him as their minds attempt to break past the traditional gender- biased mindset. June is a dramatic and intense love affair in Nin's life. Anaïs heard tales of June from Henry before her arrival in Paris and as soon as June arrives Anaïs is completely infatuated with her. June becomes the temptress as Nin buys her expensive gifts and longs for physical intimacy. Anaïs' relationship with June is a paradox of a traditional love affair. Nin, the more feminine of the two, plays the masculine role and June assumes the role of the temptress. June becomes everything Nin is not and all she yearns to become. Nin pushes her own aspirations onto June as the affair continues, placing her on an even higher pedestal. June is completely aware of her power over Anaïs and continually manipulates her using her beauty. June leaves Paris for a while and when Nin reunites with her she is both repelled and in love with her. After June leaves Paris for good Nin accepts that she both loves June and is becoming