... gay. In the ongoing debate of nature or nurture it seems that Hall believes that it is predetermined at birth what one's sexual orientation will be. To further strengthen this belief, Stephen's first crush is on a female housekeeper. When Stephen is only five years old she develops what can only be ... manly physique and chose to wear male fashion rather than female fashion. She wore men's suits and hated to wear dresses. Like many other lesbians in the novel, Stephen feels uncomfortable and out of place when adorned with feminine clothing or styles. She feels imprisoned when she wears t...

• Word Count: 2166
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School

... gay. In the ongoing debate of nature or nurture it seems that Hall believes that it is predetermined at birth what one's sexual orientation will be. To further strengthen this belief, Stephen's first crush is on a female housekeeper. When Stephen is only five years old she develops what can only be ... manly physique and chose to wear male fashion rather than female fashion. She wore men's suits and hated to wear dresses. Like many other lesbians in the novel, Stephen feels uncomfortable and out of place when adorned with feminine clothing or styles. She feels imprisoned when she wears t...

• Word Count: 2169
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School