There is no greater illusion of reality, to man, than the act of seduction because at its core, seduction optimizes illusion. There is a place in the brain of man that drives him to develop his own understanding of the world. He does not understand it so he seeks stability in himself through a series of manipulations that develop a sense of alpha superiority- creating a self-made god of his own universe. Seduction is the process that he uses to achieve this. It is primal, it is ritualistic and it is engaging enough that man buys in fully to the invitation to indulge his ego.
Seduction and attraction Seduction works on a deeper level than mere attraction. It is persistent and though it uses flattery to entice, its core purpose is manipulation.
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“It is not through some libidinal investment, through some energy of desire that [seduction] acquires intensity, but through the pure form of gaming and bluffing” (Baudrillard, 164). It is beyond the commodification process that is manufactured to guarantee success. Its nature is elusive and though it may use sexuality-it is only as a means to an end. Baudrillard asserts that “if sex has a natural law, a pleasure principle, then seduction consists in denying that principle and replacing it with a rule, the arbitrary rule of a game.” (Baudrillard, …show more content…
Man is taking “an object [to] make it mean something... [because he] in a subtle or not so subtle way, is confirming [himself]” (Dorsky, 38). Either way it is symbolic and artificial. There is no true natural progress of this type of seduction because it is created by the person taking part in the act. “There is no summation to all these elements, only direct experience of a poetic mystery and resonance of self-symbol” (Dorsky, 40). Ultimately man wants to be tricked (Baudrillard, 67). It fills a void. He is trying to reconcile what he does not know about existence because“[he] suffer[s] from mystery so [he] tr[ies] to create understanding within [himself], which ultimately leads to destruction” (Wosien, 12, 29). He tries to make himself God by moving his own wheel. That is why seduction works, because it is “directed at ‘you’... [so] the one being seduced finds himself in the seducer” (Baudrillard,
Lovelace expresses the selfish attitudes that can occur in men when they seduce women with empty promises in order to have a sexual encounter.
lust. To his Coy Mistress is a pure lust one even though in parts may
wrong. It is a feeling of self satisfaction the men feel when they are superior
used Orgon as an example of how the obsessive need to believe can cause man to be taken
He says this ability is innate, and once you know how to tap into this natural ability, you’ll attract whatever you want effortlessly.
The second circle of hell, a realm for those who fell victim of their carnal desires, is another level at which to place Augustine’s soul for he was consumed by lust in his pre-conversion days. He was encouraged by his family to learn the art of persuasion and making of fine speech when he was only sixteen. He used these skills, which he developed very well, along with his good looks to seduce as many women as possible. It was “in that sixteenth year of my life in this world, when the madness of lust. . . took complete control of me, and I surrendered to it” (Confessions, 987). He was in love with being in love. Yet, he was unable to discern between love and lust.
However women are also highly sexual beings that could overpower, hypnotize, and stimulate men's minds and soles. Similarly in modern society where a lot of men have lost families, jobs, money and their lives due to sexual addiction.
Seduction, as well as some other terms, has been an important chapter for Beaudrillard’s theory of sexuality. Beadrillars was applying/using/ these terms in order to expand his analysis on the contemporary culture. Within his studies, he examines and identifies the attributes, strategies and meaning of seduction, the act of diverting from one’s path and its fatal attraction.
Governed under the principles of male supremacy and superiority, it is comprehensible as to why female sexuality has been coined a “dangerous mechanism”
One of the most obvious examples of this intention is after the first blood transfusion for Lucy, given to her by her fiancé Arthur Holmwood. The transfusion goes successfully and once Lucy regains consciousness she rights in her diary about how "Arthur feels very, very close to me" and that she can "feel his presence warm about me." These simple descriptions of her feelings after the transfusion are very sensual in how she says he is "warm about" her and throughout her body. The similarities between Lucy's reaction after the transfusion and the way one reacts to being sexually involved with someone are nearly identical.
Shakespeare uses hyperbolic language and melodrama in order to exaggerate the supposed love that Richard feels for Anne as he declares that “[Anne’s] beauty, ...did haunt me in my sleep” which can also be described as a cliché as it is often said that someone can be so in love that they have restless nights constantly thinking about the one that they love. The use of the word “haunt” could perhaps also be taken further to suggest both the magic and mystery of love as because it is so difficult to comprehend or explain it is almost as if it is something that is other-worldly , on the other hand we could also interpret it as, Richard being haunted by his desires as he is constantly trying to think about how to gain power and although it could be true that he is thinking of Anne it may not be because he loves her but rather so that he might use her in order to gain power thus he is “haunt[ed]” by his lust for power not love. Similarly, Austen’s Mr Collin is trying to convince the recipient of his declaration that they should get married however unlike Richard III, she doesn’t use bold hyperbolic statements to do this but rather presents Mr Collins as a man with a “solemn composure”, structuring his proposal quite eloquently; clearly expressing each of...
Love is a powerful emotion, capable of turning reasonable people into fools. Out of love, ridiculous emotions arise, like jealousy and desperation. Love can shield us from the truth, narrowing a perspective to solely what the lover wants to see. Though beautiful and inspiring when requited, a love unreturned can be devastating and maddening. In his play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, William Shakespeare comically explores the flaws and suffering of lovers. Four young Athenians: Demetrius, Lysander, Hermia, and Helena, are confronted by love’s challenge, one that becomes increasingly difficult with the interference of the fairy world. Through specific word choice and word order, a struggle between lovers is revealed throughout the play. In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare uses descriptive diction to emphasize the impact love has on reality and one’s own rationality, and how society’s desperate pursuit to find love can turn even strong individuals into fools.
...ion’s primary purpose stands as a necessary release of bridled passions and as a distraction from the meaningless existence that is everyday life. Both authors push farther into this theory, however, in order to discover what effect such an institution can have on the mental stability of humans as well as the institutions of society. The Stranger’s magistrate, abandoning his oath to remain disinterested, allows his opinion of Meursault to be swayed by his apathetic response to religion, reflecting society’s unwarranted judgment based on religious affiliation. In “Equus,” Alan represents the dangerous effects of confusing sexuality and religion, displaying the dangers of relying on religion as one’s sole source of passion.
Media showcase college as a huge frat party with loud music every hour, red plastic cup thrown on the ground, fraternity boy around every corner and SEX. Most adolescents' and young adults' enter college thinking they will only receive this experience and increase their sexual behaviors while being away from home. Hookups are common among the college community, typically freshman year. The young adults today views college as a place of freedom from all supervising adults; which means they will not have set curfews and rules to abide by. Hookups are sexual encounters between two individuals who are strangers, which only last for one night (Paul, McManus, and Hayes 2000:76). Hookups could be intercourse, oral sex, mutual masturbation, kissing,
What motivates a person to flirt? According to research conducted by professor David Henningsen in 2008, there are six different situations in which an individual is likely to engage in flirting. Although men and women do their fair share of flirting, the opposing sexes perceive flirting very differently. It has been recognized that men perceive flirtation as more of a sexual innuendo rather that simply a friendly gesture (Henningsen, 2008). In this text, many motivations that trigger flirting will be discussed along with will be collated from several different aspects including motivation, purposes, and effectiveness.