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The Two by Gloria Naylor
Thesis statement: the love of two women, a lesbian relationship might well symbolize the peak of women’s ability to love and be devoted to each other, however, the community’s feelings towards lesbianism is unacceptable therefore the fate of the victims is cruel and depressing.
Theresa and Lorraine live in all times and eras of being unwanted in any place. While “the two” implies the lesbian relationship of Theresa and Lorraine, it also represents the relationship of the janitor Ben and Lorraine. It is through this latter relationship that Lorraine becomes a strong confident woman. During her stay in Brewster Place, Ben and Lorraine get console in each other. At the end, however, their tale grasps death for both of them. The only alleviation for this reflective sadness is that had both lived, they would have been different and powerful. The tale of Theresa and Lorraine depicts a community at its worst scenario (Mohanty, Russo & Lourdes 112).
Lorraine the teacher, wants to be approved by the community- be present at their meetings, care for their kids, talk friendly with other people. On the other hand, Theresa has no concern about the approval of the community. Lorraine, a gentle lady longs for approval and allows others to decide what she feels about herself. Theresa, on the other side, is strong, and clearly knows who and what she is (Mohanty, Russo & Lourdes 114).
Theresa is a determined woman, while her partner, Lorraine, submissively longs for social approval. Despite their occupations, Lorraine and Theresa have located to Brewster Place because Lorraine’s thought their neighbors alleged they were lesbians. They have come to Brewster Place not because they are financially unstable, but because they are socially ridiculed. Brewster Place is their only chance; there is nowhere else to go. It does not take long before people know their status in their new location. The two women differ in their reactions to the unavoidable negative attitude they confront. Theresa agrees to the fact that she is an outcast because of her lesbianism. She hates being detested, but she tackles people’s opinion with an attitude of boldness. On the contrary, Lorraine is doing all she can to have societal acceptance and would like to be united to the community, despite being a lesbian (Mohanty, Russo & Lourdes 117).
The core of the rising tension in their story has to do with being different. Lorraine believes they are not different, and Theresa insists they are. With this belief, Lorraine attends the community meeting which breaks up into Miss Sophie’s negative criticism against what she thinks of Lorraine’s relationship. Lorraine’s offer to be the secretary turns into her execution. Sophie scolds her and the room is filled with silence. Fortunately, Ben stands up to her rescue. It is his words that stop Sophie’s criticism.
Ben also has his own story that justifies his attitude towards Lorraine. Ben’s daughter who was disabled right from birth was being sexually assaulted by the white man who employed her. Ben was not able to protect her daughter from her encounters. On t...