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Post by connorswauger on Jun 11, 2024 23:22:23 GMT
In Barbary Shore I’m seeing a situation in which a mask is lifting for some characters. For example, Hollingsworth is supposed to be this young guy from the Midwest and upon Lovett meeting him, he seems nice, but after interrogating McLeod and admitting to forcing himself upon women, his character becomes more sinister. I was also wondering about Guinevere being labeled the seductress. She knows about the effect she has on men and strings Lovett along in a way, but never commits to any “activities” with him. Then come to find, according to Hollingsworth, she was also seeing him. What would she have to gain from manipulating these men?
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Post by shelbygraham on Jun 12, 2024 3:00:46 GMT
I think her gain from her actions is her own amusement. She loves attention and the feeling of being wanted. If she strings the men along for as long as possible, then their desire for her stays longer. Perhaps she feels if she does commit to activities with them sooner, then they will be done with her and move on quickly.
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Post by meagangcurrie on Jun 12, 2024 18:54:10 GMT
You could also include McLeod in this. He’s an interesting character. He has very radical beliefs as we see in the novel. He is also somewhat of a mystery, saying and doing this that do not make complete sense. One such action was his marriage to Guinevere. Laney as well. She definitely has her quirks but she’s also mysterious. There’s no rhyme or reason to what she does half the time. I enjoy the complexities of the characters, it makes the novel not too dull.
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