female desire

Ray 2022-03-22 09:01:34

In addition to the perspective of stars and fans, the feminist perspective is also worth discussing, which is quite interesting. It's a narrative film with a female protagonist that depicts one woman's adoration and infatuation with another. In fact behind Eve's infatuation is a desire to be Margo. From the act of quietly trying on Margo's costume and standing on stage pretending to receive applause, it's clear that Eve wants to be the exact same woman as Margo, and even her partner wants to be the same. So this is where Eve seduces Bill. And Eve's failure to seduce just proves that there is no complete replacement. But Eve is still relying on lies, threats, etc. to constantly satisfy his desires. Finally, the appearance of Eve's fans and the costume fitting scene at the end of the credits express the continuation and cycle of this female desire.

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  • Addison DeWitt: And what's your name?

    Phoebe: Phoebe.

    Addison DeWitt: Phoebe?

    Phoebe: I call myself Phoebe.

    Addison DeWitt: And why not? Tell me, Phoebe, do you want someday to have an award like that of your own?

    Phoebe: More than anything else in the world.

    Addison DeWitt: Then you must ask Miss Harrington how to get one. Miss Harrington knows all about it.

  • Bill Sampson: Looks like I'm going to have a very fancy party...

    Margo: I thought you were going to be late.

    Bill Sampson: When I'm guest of honor?

    Margo: I had no idea you were even here.

    Bill Sampson: I ran into Eve on my way upstairs; she told me you were dressing.

    Margo: That never stopped you before.

    Bill Sampson: Well, we started talking, she wanted to know all about Hollywood, she seemed so interested...

    Margo: She's a girl of so many interests.

    Bill Sampson: It's a pretty rare quality these days.

    Margo: She's a girl of so many rare qualities.

    Bill Sampson: So she seems.

    Margo: So you've pointed out, so often. So many qualities, so often. Her loyalty, efficiency, devotion, warmth, affection - and so young! So young and so fair...