Maybe do a little Achilles and Patroclus” (26). Indeed, in The Iliad by Homer, Achilles and Patroclus were so close to one another that many people interpreted their behaviors as being like lovers. It is somehow the same thing that is happening between Hanschen and Ernest, as they were being seduced by one another. The theme of shame is also seen here as Hanschen was trying to repress his femininity because, once again, the oppressive ideas of society are making homosexual behavior unacceptable and really shameful. Even though this statement is still relevant nowadays, it was even worst when Wedekin first wrote the
Maybe do a little Achilles and Patroclus” (26). Indeed, in The Iliad by Homer, Achilles and Patroclus were so close to one another that many people interpreted their behaviors as being like lovers. It is somehow the same thing that is happening between Hanschen and Ernest, as they were being seduced by one another. The theme of shame is also seen here as Hanschen was trying to repress his femininity because, once again, the oppressive ideas of society are making homosexual behavior unacceptable and really shameful. Even though this statement is still relevant nowadays, it was even worst when Wedekin first wrote the