Rashed AlKhamaiseh 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?

Rashed AlKhamaiseh I felt that, but it love her doesn't necessary mean "emotional love", it could love with respect, a huge respect to Demian, Demian was very smart, and…moreI felt that, but it love her doesn't necessary mean "emotional love", it could love with respect, a huge respect to Demian, Demian was very smart, and he has his charm when he talks, the one feels safe talking to him..

I guess this shows how much Herman was a genius, his language in the novel is mesmerizing.. (less)

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