ck. Arthur, too, “slipped off [his shoes], lifted [Collin’s] blanket and climbed into bed next to him” (1094) when Collin was dying in the hospital. This was just one characteristic they had in common.The overall unification of the two central characters, however, is their capability to communicate with each other, making it possible to form a “bond” at the end of the drama. This communication stems from Marion’s feminine psyche, as well as Arthur’s similar psyche. Arthur’s lifestyle has provided him with a better understanding of the female mind, which in turn, has allowed him to connect with Marion without any major “community” clashes.At the end of the drama, Jimmy is once again forced into the adult world by having to perform an act of kindness and love toward Arthur – his mother instructs and forces him to kiss “Uncle Arthur” (1096). Jimmy rebels against this for a few moments, but then obeys his mother and does it. She does this for good reasons, though. After the Ludwig, 5arguments, stress, and weight that have been tossed around, Marion feels that it is necessary for Jimmy to kiss Arthur. Arthur and Jimmy both debate this fact with her, but Marion knows that “a child’s kiss is magic. Why else would they be so stingy with them” ( 1097).The cultural differences between the gay community and the heterosexual community have caused many problems over the past few decades. Nonetheless, with a better understanding of the gay community, the heterosexual community can begin to accept and welcome them into theirs, and vice versa. Cultural Studies has provided a reader and a group of people with a basis as to what is acceptable and what is not. It has allowed for a better understanding and for an acceptance of texts involving subject material that may or may no be offensive to some readers. ...
