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Essay / Bisexuality in a Heterosexual Society - 1020
“April's Shower presents the question of conformity to heterosexuality. Although April confesses to Alex that she is his best friend and soul mate, April is not comfortable in a same-sex relationship. She chooses to develop a relationship with Pauly, her fiancé, because she wants to integrate into heterosexist society. When Alex confronts her about it, April admits to not being as strong as Alex. That is, April does not consider herself strong enough to handle the secrecy and stress associated with same-sex love (i.e., commitment to Alex) rather than choosing social conformity (i.e. -say the marriage with Pauly)". This article also analyzes another film. "Imagine Me & You focuses specifically on the relationships between three characters: Rachael, the newlywed; Hector, Rachael's husband; and Luce, the wife that Rachael loves. The film begins on Rachael and Heck's wedding day. As Rachael walks down the aisle, she sees Luce, the florist at their wedding. Rachael is fascinated by Luce and, although very much in love with her new husband. , she can't stop thinking about Luce After the wedding, Rachael pursues Luce in what she describes as a friendship. These two films have a unique perspective on how bisexuality is perceived. April and Imagine Me & You, interest for women