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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?

☆ I felt this as well, whenever he talked about or described Demian, there was always something that convinced me the story would take that approach tow…moreI felt this as well, whenever he talked about or described Demian, there was always something that convinced me the story would take that approach towards the end. after I finished tho, it seemed more like just a small aspect of Sinclaire's spiritual and intellectual growth. Some people might disagree and say it's only because Demian isn't really a regular person and they both possess the mark which brings them together in a very peculiar relationship. Demian also works as one of the mentors that Sinclair encounter (Eve & Pistorius), and therefore there is admiration for him in some sort. I personally like to think that it's a mix of everything together, there is no particular major plot theme. Instead, it's all kinds of experiences and growth that Sinclair has to go through.(less)

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