Homosexuality: A common theme throughout Core

In many of the texts we have read this semester, it seems that the theme of homosexuality has risen frequently. In Adrienne Rich, Sputnik Sweetheart, and now Giovanni's room homosexuality is present and even plays a role in the lives of the principle characters. After conversing about NY and Paris, Giovanni and David, thanks to the forwardness of Giovanni realize that they've become friends. Giovanni asks David, "Don't you know when you have made a friend?" (37). David responds to this offer of homosexuality is an open manner, and only questions his reaction after a stranger has the nerve to ask David, "You like him-the Barman" (39). Although David is relatively comfortable in his homosexuality, he responds to the stranger is a rash, defensive manner telling the stranger to get the hell away. In this situation, David only begins to feel uncomfortable once the perceptions of others are added into the equation. In the Sputnik Sweetheart, Sumire is comfortable with her desire for intimacy with Miu until she realizes that Miu does not feel the same way. The connections between Miu and Sumire, and Giovanni and David are strong until outside influences and the cloud of perfectness is destroyed. Miu and Sumire have a seemingly perfect relationship until Sumire realizes that Miu does not feel the same lesbian tendencies that she feels. Similarly, David is perfectly content with Giovanni until a complete stranger pokes fun at homosexuality. Because a theme is many of the books we've read this semester is homosexuality, we are able to make interesting connection between these books that enhance our understanding.