Dante answers “Question to the people who read this, like...”

Leah Stein asked this question about Demian:

Question to the people who read this, like myself: Did you also find strong homosexual undertones? I found Sinclair infatuation and longing to Demian to not be necessarily worshiping, but a falling in love of sorts... And the book progresses, to the last moment, I read it as half a coming-out story. What do you think?

Dante Yes and no. The focal point of the book isn't any feelings Sinclair has towards Demian - its the discovery of yourself, of which Demian acts as a ment…moreYes and no. The focal point of the book isn't any feelings Sinclair has towards Demian - its the discovery of yourself, of which Demian acts as a mentor and catalyst for. But it would be wrong to suggest Sinclair had *no* feelings for Demian; he probably did (although its up to each reader to interpret it), its just not the key theme of the story.(less)

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