How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"My penis is very big." (10.27)
We're not sure if Alex actually says this Jonathan, or if he just puts it into his account of the story because of his insecurity with his masculinity. Either way, dude, we don't really need to hear about it.
Quote #5
I have never been carnal with a girl. (17.7)
WHOA WHOA WHOA say what? You mean, all this talking about sex and you've never actually done it? Shocking. We're shocked. (And we're also kind of touched that he trusts Jonathan enough not to judge his virginity.)
Quote #6
When the blush of a schoolgirl's cheeks was mistaken for the crimson of a holy man's fingers, it was the schoolgirl who was called hussy, tramp, slut. (24.31)
Women always seem to be the ones who are looked down upon for so-called "loose" sexual behavior. Safran never once seems to be criticized for sleeping with over a hundred women. What's with the sexual double standard?