This quotation reveals Beauplaisir's state of mind the first time he and the protagonist have sex, and reveals the ambiguity around power and consent in this moment. The narrator notes that by this point Beauplaisir is so determined to have sex with…
This image shows a representation of Molly-house and the homo-sexual culture in London. Even in the 18th century, sexuality was openly painted and in this case, a private space where individuals can gather for a common purpose: seeking pleasure with…