Homosexuality Quote by Nathanael West
““The way to be gay is to make other people gay," Miss Lonelyhearts said. "Sleep with me and I'll be one gay dog.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Miss Lonelyhearts, 1933
The line satirically suggests that sexual orientation is contagious, mocking social attitudes toward homosexuality.
In simple terms: Mocking the idea that gayness spreads like a disease.
Key Takeaway
Question harmful stereotypes about sexuality.
Themes
satire
sexuality
social critique
humor
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
literary
social
When to use this quote
- social discourse
- literary analysis
- activism
Key Concepts
homophobia
cultural norms
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact does humor have on prejudice?
- How can satire be used responsibly?
A Different Perspective
Satire may oversimplify complex issues.
![“One of the few nice things about [time in Yale] was you got to know people before there were labels on them, so you got to know them as people, not as either gay or straight. Because as far as we knew, we thought everyone was straight.” quote by Kevin Sessums](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ca/kevin-sessums-9486_gay_one-of-the-few-nice-things-about-time-in_687609.jpg)
![“I will not agree to have this bill [to repeal DADT ] go forward, because our economy is in the tank.” quote by John McCain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2c/john-mccain-465_agree_i-will-not-agree-to-have-this-bill-to-re_7321.jpg)
