Jacob Flanders is an educated, well-traveled man with solid connections in major cities. Yet, at the same time, Jacob is but a mere man, bound by a genetically encoded imperative that drives into him the desire to pass his DNA along to the next generation of human beings. Indeed, this is a cold, harsh description for a novel such as Jacob’s Room, where intelligent narration and ceaseless observations of life reign over all. However, one can still say that his DNA and hormones drove Jacob in his

Eventually, Fanny enters the scene and becomes so smitten with Jacob, that she tries to increase her paltry knowledge by reading the books and authors that Jacob likes. The dedication, while its intentions were true, was just too strong and overpowering for Jacob to handle. “And Jacob was afraid of her for a moment – so violent, so dangerous is it when young women stand rigid; grasp the barrier; fall in love.” (Pg. 92)

Finally, though, during his cross county exploits, Jacob meets the woman who could potentially be Mrs. Right. Her name is Sandra. She is beautiful, she is educated, and she seems to be caring, loving and dedicated to the people around her. Unfortunately, she is already dedicated to another man, her husband.

When one begins to notices the persons around him or her, several observations are made. Whether knowingly or not, these are the preliminary analysis in the search for a mate. For most people, the appearance of clean, unblemished skin is a sign which tells the observer that person is likely clean, healthy. For most women, muscles on a man indicate that he is potentially capable of protecting her. For males, round, firm breasts on a woman is a sign of fertility, and that she’ll be able to produce food for their offspring. These signals and reactions all originate with our most distant of ancestors. Before humans were humans, we all chose our mates for a simple reason: Life. Will he or she be able to provide for and protect me? Will there be man

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