The relationship revealed at the start of the episode reveals the commerce of sexuality with in the graphic novel. The street singer performs in alley ways to earn a living. In this particular instance the singer meets a woman who refers to herself as Diva Marta Maria. Claiming to have been a famous singer, she offers to make him a star. With this in mind, both parties have something to gain. Diva Marta Maria has sex with him and, in these few moments, lives vicariously through him, holding on to the promise of stardom. The singer does not give his name, nor explicit permission for this act-the sexual intercourse and the projection of stardom- to occur, however he wishes to gain the stardom that she promises. Seeking to escape their lives, Diva Marta Maria and the street singer use their sexuality to manipulate each other to benefit themselves. Following their encounter, the singer leaves with the intent to return the next day, however, his relationship during the evening becomes equally riddled with
The relationship revealed at the start of the episode reveals the commerce of sexuality with in the graphic novel. The street singer performs in alley ways to earn a living. In this particular instance the singer meets a woman who refers to herself as Diva Marta Maria. Claiming to have been a famous singer, she offers to make him a star. With this in mind, both parties have something to gain. Diva Marta Maria has sex with him and, in these few moments, lives vicariously through him, holding on to the promise of stardom. The singer does not give his name, nor explicit permission for this act-the sexual intercourse and the projection of stardom- to occur, however he wishes to gain the stardom that she promises. Seeking to escape their lives, Diva Marta Maria and the street singer use their sexuality to manipulate each other to benefit themselves. Following their encounter, the singer leaves with the intent to return the next day, however, his relationship during the evening becomes equally riddled with