In the ongoing debate of nature or nurture it seems that Hall believes that it is predetermined at birth what one's sexual orientation will be. ... At ten years of age, when Stephen first picks up fencing, is the first debate over her hair. ... When she had her first relationship this nature of being the protector came out strongly. ... It made little difference that Stephen's lesbian nature was to protect her lovers; she could never be honorably united with that person in marriage. ...

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• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School