At first sight, Stone Butch Blues might appear to be a straightforward narrative fiction that follows the sexual tails of lesbian Jess Goldberg. ... In presenting Goldberg's life as the personal side of political history, Feinberg demonstrates that sexual identity and gender are constituted as social constructs, evident in the series of brutal and humiliating punishments that Jess and her Tran gendered friends are subjected to for failing to conform to society's expectations. ... In Stone Butch Blues, the funeral scene illustrates Nestlé's point about the power of the d...

• Word Count: 1653
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

James Carson, from "The Story of One White Woman,"" and Jake Barnes, from The Sun Also Rises, fail to embody the traditional characteristics of masculinity. While James lacks honor and does not represent a protector, or a provider, Jake remains physically emasculated. Despite the seemingly impo...

• Word Count: 2224
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate