How to Read Literature Like a Professor

choose a novel or movie in which sex is suggested, but nit described, and discuss how the relationship is suggested and how this implication affects the theme or develops characterization.

In chapter 16 & 17 from the book How to read literature like a professor choose a novel or movie in which sex is suggested, but not described, and discuss how the relationship is suggested and how this implication affects the theme or develops characterization

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There is a famous Canadian Short Story called "The Painted Door" by Sinclair Ross. There is a scene of marital infidelity that takes place but is never describes. I frequently ask my students to locate the part in the story. Not describing the scene adds a more striking and urgent tension to the story as a whole. Much of the sexual tension takes place in the subtext of the conversations. This subtext is vital in building the readers uneasiness. Having the scene take place in the mind of the reader is crucial to maintaining the tension in the story. You can check the story out below:

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http://resource2.rockyview.ab.ca/ela301/related_readings/the_painted_door.pdf