Lolit Homosexuality In Atwood's Death By Landscape

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We live in a world where homosexuals are mocked by society. Going back in time when attitude based on homosexuality varied by era and region in Medieval Europe, this is when all sexual practices were allowed until the 12th century came along and the development of christianity changed the views on sexuality. Death by landscape starring Lois, emplifies homosexuality at a young age, whereas, Lolita starring Humbert represents a pedophile pursuing a young minor also referred to in the book a “nymphet.” When an individual begins to get involved in a relationship it is natural they label what they are sharing with their companion as “LOVE,” which in this case I declare as “LUST.” As an individual starts pursuing another, their sexuality comes into question, their social well-being is impacted and they often mistake Love with Lust. Sexuality is the sexual habits and desires of a person. In the story Lolita, it proves that your sexuality is not defined by who you have sex with but most likely how you feel and how you choose to identify yourself as a human.
In Atwood 's: Death by Landscape, Lois aroused the audience to label her as a homosexual. The audience started off with thinking she was straight in the story
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In Lolita, Humbert becomes paranoid when he discovers that someone wants to take Lolita from him and he does not think of anyone else pursuing Lolita than himself. He is self centered, he is protecting what he believes is his so he is clearly hiding Lolita. Self preservation you may think of it. Humbert becomes nervous that one person that could possibly want to take Lolita from him, knows too much about his relationship with Lolita. When Lolita escapes, he looks for them. He’s truly paranoid at this point and his paranoia is messing with his social well being, he shuts out the world and focuses on retrieving the young

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