... becomes more and more apparent as the novel goes on. This was a common theme of Norther European writers of the time and it parallels Mann's life to the letter. Although Mann was married and had six children, his private diaries show that he had a number of secret homosexual relationships. Mann's choice to have Aschenbach fall in love with a male's beauty is not ... of the Italian authorities. A band of street musicians performs at the hotel and Aschenbach can smell the reek of bactericide on them. He asked the guitarist why Venice was being disinfected, but the guitarist avoided his ques...

• Word Count: 1531
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School