tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243136221383882465.post1495243439174899622..comments2024-01-07T14:32:39.787-05:00Comments on Ahab Beckons: Herman Melville Sexual Orientation Watch, Part 2Lemuelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15472255526491496651noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243136221383882465.post-27947905499357539582011-03-11T21:33:31.986-05:002011-03-11T21:33:31.986-05:00Having just watched Michael Radford's "Me...Having just watched Michael Radford's "Merchant of Venice" on DVD, I find the Melville's sexual orientation posts especially interesting. The documentary material on the DVD was above average. Jeremy Irons, who portrayed Antonio, provided thoughtful comments about the relationship between Antonio and Bassanio particularly as it compares to modern, Western male friendships. I recommend the film.Ynothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121161059514673314noreply@blogger.com