·
Fear of
Sexual Identity Being Discovered
Page 251; Paragraph 2: “I realized that I must…”
o Raymond
realizes that he has to come to terms with his homosexuality and fears that he
is setting a bad example for his brother, Kirby.
·
Oppressed
by Social Stigma
Page 258; Bottom of Page: “I was also checking my
own…”
o From the media and social norms, Raymond’s viewpoint
of lesbians was the diesel truck driver’s type. He learns this stereotype from
what he was taught and what he absorbed from society.
·
Hiding/Secretiveness
about Love/Sex Relationships or Encounters
Page 262; Bottom of Page: “The night before with Basil
had…”
o The hiding being done is by Basil. He is soon to marry
Dyanna and he still wants to continue messing around with Raymond. Raymond is
now growing as a character and wants to be true to himself and have a
relationship or nothing at all.
·
Affirming
Sexual Identity
Page 273; Middle of Page: “Raymond pursed his lips…”
o Raymond affirms his sexual identity to Nicole. He
explains to her how he acts on the signal that he gets from men and he can’t
control himself.
·
Loneliness/Sense
of Isolation
Page 287; Bottom half of page: “My phone rang but I
didn’t answer it…”
o Raymond begins to isolate himself from everyone after
Kyles death. He makes all of Kyle’s last wishes his priority and while doing
that he keeps himself distant from everyone.
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