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Since you're interested in Reich, I'd say yes. There is an undercurrent of sexual energy throughout the story that I find uncomfortable given that it is a son t
by norir 3y ago
Since you're interested in Reich, I'd say yes. There is an undercurrent of sexual energy throughout the story that I find uncomfortable given that it is a son telling his father's story. I just skimmed through and early on there is a scene when Peter is about 9 years old and Wilhelm is asking Peter about his love life, talking about why Peter isn't circumcised and then explains that a waitress is nice to Peter because she wants to have sex with Wilhelm. It may be the prude American in me, but I'm not sure that Peter was ready to be having those conversations at that age.
- hutzlibu 3y ago"but I'm not sure that Peter was ready to be having those conversations at that age." If he was raised in a open manner like this before(I don't know that), then I don't think this would have been a problem. Children understand way more, than most people usually asume. Sexuality is something natural. Only when it is taboo, talking about it directly can create psychological pressure that could indeed cause harm, as then they don't know how to deal with the situation. So having those conversations with someone who was raised in a monastery before could indeed be troublesome - or liberating, if the boy is glad he finally found someone who he can speak openly about things, no one else would dare to explain.
- norir 3y agoMy reaction is based on the tone of the book as much as cultural expectations.
- nprateem 3y ago> explains that a waitress is nice to Peter because she wants to have sex with Wilhelm Or just wanted a tip. 10/10 for optimism though
- oasisaimlessly 3y agoJust the tip?