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Ava Morgan
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“It seemed that trumpets must play when that voice spoke. Constantine shuddered with pleasure, the tears still falling. ‘Only never leave me, Lord,’ he said” (168).
God, the sexual references are just so thick. Faith replaces bodily pleasure. When Konstantin believes he is talking to God, his body shudders, a release as well as a pleasure. I have a hard time not reading this as orgasmic.
— Jan 05, 2025 08:37AM
God, the sexual references are just so thick. Faith replaces bodily pleasure. When Konstantin believes he is talking to God, his body shudders, a release as well as a pleasure. I have a hard time not reading this as orgasmic.
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Ava Morgan
is on page 166 of 319
There was a cool moment that echoed one in Mr. Fortune’s Maggot, reinforcing my idea that Christianity, by condemning sexuality, creates more violent/predatory forms. When Vasya confronts Konstantin’s for staying in the north, his desire for her blends in a mixed desire to kiss/hurt her (166), a desire that mirrors Mr. Fortune’s wish to smite/ravish Lueli.
It’s telling that both priests are colonizers.
— Jan 05, 2025 08:22AM
It’s telling that both priests are colonizers.
