... character, treating his word as law (Palahniuk 49). Like Odysseus, Tyler's domination expands over women. Tyler has sex with Marla, calling it a "sport fuck", seemingly using the relationship for sex but also to further control Jack. Jack enthralled with the Tyler's charisma and imitates his speech and actions just as Tyler is simultaneously imitating Odysseus. Jack reminisces, "Tyler's ... blooded male" nor its imitator who lack the confidence to realize their identity. Yet, within his narrative, Perrin continuously reminds the reader of his virility. Contradicting himself many times wit...

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