"Life Is Holy And Every Moment Is Precious"
Submitted by on January 1, 2000
Category: Philosophy
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Sexual freedom pertains to many aspects of one's life. We get bombarded with sexual images, ideas and discussions every day, and our degree of sexual liberation affects how we react to these stimuli. Sexuality can be quite a broad topic, but I will focus primarily on sexual orientation, pornography, and one's ability to choose when and with whom to engage in sexual activity. I consider myself very comfortable with my sexuality. Some of the novels that I hold closest to my heart have such a place because of their sexual undertones. By looking more deeply at the character's choices and feelings in these novels, I can gain a better understanding of my own choices and feelings. Esther in The Bell Jar is both restricted and freed; it saddens me to see her tied down by society's double standard. The Color Purple's Celie is initially restricted like Esther, until she finds freedom...