Lust

Question 1

Lust — The Scrutiny

Answer 1

“After one whole month of her company”
— The Scrutiny
Theme: Lust
Explanation: The speaker mocks monogamy and longs for sexual freedom after being with one woman.

Question 2

Lust Scrutiny and Gatsby:

Answer 2

Scrutiny and Gatsby:
Highlight how men are willing to defy societal expectations of fidelity for their lust even if it causes pain to their mistresses. In Gatsby Myrtles death and in Scrutiny the unnamed woman is silenced and treated like trash Evan after sacrificing what holds her value in society( her virginity)

Question 3

Lust Gatsby and The flea:

Answer 3

Both use objects to reinforce and ‘appreciate’ the fulfilments of their lustful desires. Myrtles appartement is a reward but the flea is a reinforcement for logical reasoning.

Question 4

Lust: The Flea and Scrutiny

Answer 4

Both use illogical reasoning to fulfill their social desires without thinking of the fatal consequences it can lead to the women and their value in society.

Question 5

Lust Main Points;

Answer 5

A mans lust is a powerful weapon against a woman and her value and honour.
Lust is presented as a powerful hypnosis on men,within these 3 texts and how it causes them to create pain and sorrow without care as they priorities are to fulfill their sexual desires. The negligence towards their actions is highlighted through the consequences of it.

Question 6

Lust-The Flea quotes

Answer 6

“It sucked me first, and now sucks thee”
— The Flea
Theme: Lust
Explanation: The flea is a metaphor for physical union; the speaker uses it to seduce the woman.

Question 7

List-Gatsby quotes

Answer 7

“He had taken her because he had no real right to touch her hand”
— The Great Gatsby
Theme: Lust
Explanation: Gatsby’s desire for Daisy stems partly from lust and the thrill of pursuing something forbidden.