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Taking Chances, by E. L. Van Hine and L.H. Nicoll
David:
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on July 05, 2006, 03:52:44 pm ---On the other hand, maybe he has a need to really talk about some of this stuff and the only person he has to talk with is Ellery. He knows Ellery trusts and likes Dupree and Ennis likes Dupree so the trust is there too? Still, Ennis is soooo private....
L
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Well, Ennis has had no friends really. Jack was not just his lover, he was his only friend. And even then they didn't tell eachother everything! Ellery is his lover and friend too. But a man (and woman) needs a close friend. Because to be emotionally stable, I think we all need someone to talk to other than our partner/spouse.
So this is a sign of emotional growth for Ennis to open up to Dupree. Or perhaps Ennis's common sense is being clouded by Duprees good looks and nice ass?
Still, most Straight men are "Alpha Males". Meaning they never want to look less dominant than their peers. And for Dupree to hear that his Boss is submissive is a bad thing. Although it does open the door for all kinda of drama. And maybe that was Louisev's idea?
MaineWriter:
--- Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 05, 2006, 04:09:24 pm ---
Still, most Straight men are "Alpha Males". Meaning they never want to look less dominant than their peers. And for Dupree to hear that his Boss is submissive is a bad thing.
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Do you think Dupree reallly understands what that means? I am asking this seriously. Is this something that is common knowledge among men, in general, or knowledge that is learned as one becomes more familiar with sexual practices among homosexuals? I am thinking back to the old days on IMDb and the types of questions that were asked there...that led me to believe that the vast majority of people were clueless about these issues and I don't think it was just women who were doing the asking.
L
LoveEmBoys:
--- Quote from: DavidinHartford on July 05, 2006, 04:09:24 pm ---So this is a sign of emotional growth for Ennis to open up to Dupree. Or perhaps Ennis's common sense is being clouded by Duprees good looks and nice ass? ....
Still, most Straight men are "Alpha Males"...
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David and Leslie, I agree it surprised me that Ennis opened up to Dupree -- though the fact he did so in a round-a-bout manner was fabulous. But I think Ennis IS comfortable with Dupree precisely because he's straight. Ennis is probably still more comfortable with straight men than queers -- I think Ennis thinks of himself as one of those "Alpha Males", though maybe not in exactly the way you used the term David. The fact that Durpree is not just open minded but actively trying to find out more about queers makes him a uniquely qualified confident for Ennis.
But I also think Ennis has enough of a read of Dupree to know that he wouldn't misuse that information against Ellery. Certainly it is a risk, but that would be surprising given how their relationship has developed.
Louise -- will thou never rest? Just when the plot lines seem to be converging, you just got to blow something wide open again, huh? Kudos, ma'am, for keeping us spell bound!
Monica
LoveEmBoys:
--- Quote from: MaineWriter on July 05, 2006, 04:34:45 pm ---Do you think Dupree reallly understands what that means?
L
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Leslie, I certainly didn't know about the sexual politics of tops and bottoms before joining the BBM forums -- though my husband alluded to it when I broached the topic with him. I was frankly surprised that Dupree asked the question in the first place. But since he did, I presume he is aware of the political ramifications.
Monica
David:
Leslie, oh yeah! Trust me! Straight men are more pre-occupied with the concept of what goes on between two men than you'd think! It is all about "who" is the man vs. the woman in the situation. They love the jokes about "dropping the soap" in the shower and who gets to be a prison bride or "bitch" in jail. I've seen it in my mechanics at work. One will ask the other to pick up a dropped tool and pass it to them, and the other will refuse saying :"No way, then people will think I'm your bitch". Then they all laugh.
Straight guys get really confused when they meet masculine gay guys. Because they don't know if he is dominant and a threat. I had a kid working with me who was very homophobic. He wears a swim suit in the shower at the gym even. I asked him what his worst fear was. He said that some guy would jump him. I explained that not all gay guys even participate in anal sex and that those who do, 70% want you to jump them! not the other way around! He was amazed and relieved. I think he felt more at ease after that.
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