In what ways does Willa Cather’s (1905) short story Paul’s Case bear out Foucault’s (1978) argument in The History of Sexuality, Volume 1? Illustrate with reference to the text.

In what ways does Willa Cather’s (1905) short story Paul’s Case bear out Foucault’s (1978) argument in The History of Sexuality, Volume 1? Illustrate with reference to the text.

Discuss, with reference to the context of Dyer’s argument and a cultural representation of your choice (taken from film, TV, popular media, fiction, etc.).

How does the problematization of (homo)sexuality limit the possibilities of friendship? Illustrate with reference to examples of your choice.