1. Sexuality and Aggression in A Woman on a Roof
Both Harry and Tom disapprove of Stanley's anger toward the woman, Harry out of a protective fatherly attitude, having three grown children, and Tom for less honourable reasons, for he has been secretly fantasizing a relationship with the woman, objectifying her as a sexual object catering to him, bringing exotic liquor to him while he sits "lordly" in her bed. ... While Stanley presents the stronger trait of male aggression through violent language and acts, young Tom diminishes her validity as an independent being by objectifying her sexually, dreaming, "she [has] been tender with him&q...
- Word Count: 1168
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate