Paul’s remoteness from society is also brought about by his homosexuality. Although it is not revealed in the short story that Paul is a homosexual, there are many suggestions that he is. Paul shows many different interest in men throughout the tory. He clings on to Charley Edwards, who lets Paul choose outfits for the performances. He also wrestles with younger ushers. Paul also shares a night with a guy from Yale in New York. With Paul’s Case being written in the 1870s, a time where homosexuality was forbidden. This alone could have caused Paul to not be able to express himself fully to the people that surrounded him.
