The question that was introduced in class discussion today was, does or doesn't the content of Tropic of Cancer directly affect the moralistic values of its readers? Personally after immediately hearing this, my answer for it was pretty concrete. As I mentioned when I submitted my work sample, I feel that the Miller's language is a bit extreme at any standard and that it, " cannot reach the common audience if he puts their morals at stake" (emphasis on the world "common"). I understand that many may disagree with this statement, but for the sake of the blog I share only my stand. I have noticed that while reading the novel, I was never able to place myself in the same level as Miller, and just continued to frown upon his vulgarity. I was also unable to embrace his honesty, but rather became annoyed by the distractions his word choice created. I admit to sounding like a Catholic grandma when writing my work sample, but honestly, how can calling a woman a infected vagina ever be a good thing?
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