Gaitskill's novella, This Is Pleasure, explores male perspectives in relation to women's experiences with sexual misconduct, providing a complex understanding of accountability and nuance.
The rotation between Quin's troubled reflections and Margot's more measured views reveals an intricate dance of accountability, complicating notions of victimhood and culpability.
Margot, who does not see herself as a victim, nuances the narrative by balancing her exasperation with Quin's cluelessness and her understanding of the women's anger.
In shift from victim narratives, the inclusion of male voices challenges traditional storytelling by adding layers that provoke deeper engagement with the themes of consent and abuse.
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