Don't Have One Yet

Don't Have One Yet but planning on writing one. Here's one that you already have...2. The short story “Carnal Knowledge”, by T. Coraghessan Boyle, is the story of one man’s inner conflict between his lust for a beautiful activist, and his own convictions. Despite his lack of interest in Animal Rights issues, he finds himself embroiled in a steadily escalating fight for its cause. This struggle exists not because of any moral obligations, however, but to win the respect of his dear Alena, who personifies the saying: "Love me, love my cause". Because of the internal clash of interest, the story absolutely drips with irony. It is this irony that draws me to the story. Through this ironic conflict, the author defines the main character, moves the plot through its most significant actions, and develops the theme of the danger present in trying to share others ideals in order to gain acceptance. The main character, Jim, makes his opinion on the issue of Animal Rights known very ear...