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Sean Redding asked this question about On Chesil Beach:
Has anyone actually noticed that the girl is actually asexual? I seriously feel like everyone has overlooked that.
Joan Noble She was sexually abused by her father at 12 and that turned her against sex. Any girl sexually abused by their father would feel the same way. She and…moreShe was sexually abused by her father at 12 and that turned her against sex. Any girl sexually abused by their father would feel the same way. She and her father avoided each other. She from fear and shame and he from guilt and shame. He wanted rid of her so he did not have to be reminded every day and she wanted away from him. She just could not overcome the fear and shame.(less)
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Antonia Enache That's exactly right. Nor did Edward help with his impatience, reproach and constant sexual demands. ...more
Aug 12, 2019 10:50PM · flag
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On Chesil Beach
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