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Homosociality is the unacknowledged entity that exists between the intestacies of solid masculinity (Dellamora Masculine Desire, 2). Jean Lipman-Blumen defines homosociality as: Enjoyment and/or preference for the company of the same sex†¦it does not necessarily involve†¦an explicitly erotic sexual interaction between members of the same sex (16). Lipman-Blumen’s definition introduces this â€Å"explicitly erotic sexual interaction† to signify homoeroticism. Homoeroticism is â€Å"erotic emotions centred on a person of the same sex† (Flood, 307). Flood omits any reference to homosexuality in his term (unlike Lipman-Blumen’s definition) but implies that homoeroticism may act as a secret desire â€Å"centred on a person†. This reinforces Thomas Gale’s term†¦show more content†¦The passage states George â€Å"almost knocked down† Robert. However, Robert accuses George of inadvertently â€Å"[throwing] him down and [trampling] upon him† (29). Robert imagines this â€Å"tall and powerfully built† man (13) throwing himself onto his body which initiates his homoerotic desire for Georg e. For instance, when George â€Å"hook[s] his arm† into Robert s arm showing affection to him, this allows Robert to â€Å"[lead]...[him to] the shady corner† (29); which permits Robert to use his rekindled friendship with George as a vessel for his homoerotic desires to unravel in secrecy. Braddon establishes a highly erotized setting when Robert and George go fishing. This intimacy is evident from both men â€Å"[strolling slowly]† along â€Å"the margin of [the] stream† in silence. But also â€Å"deep still waters† and â€Å"branches [and] brooks† enclose this intimacy between them (63). As Robert and George are in a â€Å"shady corner,† why does Robert need his hat to be a â€Å"screen from the sunshine†? It does though incite his homoerotic desires by his â€Å"falling fast asleep† fantasising about George. Initially, Robert declared â€Å"fishing is much better than shooting† (42), but he does not attempt to join George in this male bonding activity. Furthermore, George gets bored and [striddles] away along the bank leaving Robert to his homoerotic thoughts (63). Therein, both men use the basis of male activity like fishing to conform to whatShow MoreRelatedMale And Female Relationships : An Important Integra nt Of Nineteenth Century British Society And Literature1587 Words   |  7 Pagesself-identification took place (Dellamora, 2). And homosociality is the unacknowledged entity that exists between the intestacies of solid masculinity. Jean Lipman-Blumen defines homosocial as: Enjoyment, and/or preference for the company of the same sex†¦it does not necessarily involve†¦an explicitly erotic sexual interaction between members of the same sex (16). It is clear from Lipman-Blumen’s study that there is a continuum between homosociality and homosexuality. However, in her definition, Lipman-Blumen