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What was Oliver's purpose in eating the peach? What point was he making? Or was he doing it to get a rise? Just curious of other opinions. I have mine.
Yossi C I think that it has to do more with the desire of one becoming the other than with any particular sexual intention. Even though it was a real act it t…moreI think that it has to do more with the desire of one becoming the other than with any particular sexual intention. Even though it was a real act it takes the whole thing to a more elevated realm. I absolutely agree that there is a deep desire to become the other person that you love.(less)
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