1. Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh
In truth, the Bright Young Things yearn to love and to be loved and are only held back by their insecurity. ... Though Adam's and Nina's love was not based on profound sentiment, similiarity or even friendship, it was still a reflection of their need to have someone close to them in their wandering and aimless existence. If Adam and Nina's "love" can be considered similar to adolescent "puppy love" (though some would consider it a satire or parody of love itself), this would reinforce Waugh's satirization of the Bright Young Thing's reputation for being licentious and...
- Word Count: 1494
- Approx Pages: 6
- Grade Level: Graduate