Invisible desires: homoerotic racism and its homophobic critique in Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man.'

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Ralph Ellison's novel 'Invisible Man' is particularly significant in highlighting the erotic gratification gained by some white men from subordinating black men. He puts forward the view that white men regard and treat black men as objects of erotic pleasure. He shows that imposition of power allows white men to use black male bodies as objects that fulfill desires that are basically sexual. The homophobic symbolism into which the novel tends to descend is inadequate.

Criticism and interpretation, Ellison, Ralph, Invisible Man (Novel)

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Getting into character

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Each writer briefly discusses his favorite character. The selections include Norman Mailer as Capt Ahab from 'Moby Dick,' Scott Spencer as the whiskey priest of 'The Power and the Glory,' Joyce Carol Oates as the author Emily Dickinson, Donna Tartt as Joan of Arc, and Jane Smiley as Psyche.

Portrayals, Illustration, Characters and characteristics in literature, Literary characters

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The two sides of Grayson Perry find their way onto his provocative pots

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Self-confessed transvestite potter Grayson Perry enjoys poking his own brand of humor in the pots he makes. Some of them are two-faced, one face appealing to more conservative moments and tastes, and the other face is more ribald and bawdy.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Art, Potters, Perry, Grayson

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