![]() David, while being homosexual, despises the concept of being seen as insufficiently manly in fact, he is almost obsessed with seeming male. David symbolizes both societal shame and the desire to comply to social standards. The whole plot is comprised of flashbacks that explain the scenario. The narrative starts with David, who seems dejected as he dwells about the whole experience. This story shows how fleeing from oneself may weaken one’s psyche and have negative results. In some ways, Giovanni, David’s lover, symbolizes what David wishes to be, and the more he gets away from Giovanni, the further he gets away from himself. Throughout the story, social pressures on homosexuality and the notion of masculinity have an impact on David’s perception of his own life. ![]() ![]() The story follows David as he goes about his regular life while trying to hide his homosexuality, and how running away from himself affects his own psyche. The protagonist of Giovanni’s Room is David, a young American man. ![]()
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