Contradiction in Another Country :: Another

Contradiction in other Country   Another Country contradicts the age-old principle that the United States is a safeground for all people. throng Baldwin compargons subsisting the life of a homosexual in genus Paris to living the life of a homosexual in the United States. The views of the French are much more liberal than the conservative views of the Americans. The life that Eric, the homosexual fictional character in Baldwins novel, leads in Paris is socially acceptable. Baldwin also depicts France as a haven for interracial relationships.   Eric believes that living an openly homosexual life in Paris is more satisfying, rewarding, comfortable and protected be start out his choice of life is astray accepted by the French society. In Paris, everyone feels comfortable. Everyone feels free to live his or her own life and not adhere to the rules that society establishes. Homosexuals have the improperness to walk down the street, sit in public parks and disposi tion affection towards their partner free of worry, without the fear of alley cats. The people of Paris condone and support Erics happiness, as delayn in this passage I see that. You seem much happier. Theres a kind of light around you. She give tongue to this very directly, with a rueful, conspiratorial smile as though she knew the cause of his happiness, and rejoiced for him (234).   In contrast, innovative Yorkers have a entirely different military strength toward homosexuality. recent York is confined by Americas conservative views. The New York society functions on the principle that different is bad. Anyone who strays from the norms of society is a threat. The people in New York vocalize their disdain for homosexuals and in some cases even threaten sensible violence against those who are bold enough to come out of hiding. Eric describes the New York atmosphere to his partner using the metaphor alleys and alley cats to represent those who predate on the o penly homosexual. He comments Getting you into America is going to be hassle enough, baby, lets not rock the boat. Besides, New York is full of alley cats. And alleys (Baldwin 190).   In addition, France proves to be a haven for interracial relationships as well. As seen in Another Country, the French society does not frown upon relationship amidst the races.