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A 5 page paper which discusses the masculinity of the male
character in Lady Murasaki Shikibu's "The Tale of Genji." The paper also discusses the
role and the influence of the women in the story. No additional sources cited.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAgenji.rtf
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and place described by Shikibu Genji was considered a very handsome and desirable man. His relationships tell us a lot about the women of the novel, as well as his
position as a charming and sexually enticing man. In the following paper we examine the character of Genji, illustrating what makes him desirable, and then discuss the women in the
story in regards to the roles they play and their influence. Genji Genji is, perhaps first and foremost, a handsome man. He is, in many ways, beautiful. Now
today we are not necessarily drawn to men who are beautiful, although Brad Pitt and others seem to go against this trend. Women often look for men who are strong
and perhaps even a bit stupid about the arts and poetry. In essence, a man who is into art and poetry and other romantic subjects is often considered less than
manly, and perhaps only good as a friend. However, we have only to look back in history to note how men who are romantic and involved in romantic pursuits
were considered far more enticing than strong and ignorant men. And, men with a sense of ethereal beauty have always lured the women throughout history. In these respects we see
how Genji is attractive. Genji seems to know what women feel, how they think, what they want. His class, his beauty, his interests, and his apparent sensitivity seem to combine
to lure women of all ages. They seem to try hard not to be attracted to him for they understand that it is nothing but a physical relationship that would
not last. But, most of them cannot resist him at all for he is unassuming and clearly not one to threaten or mentally and physically threaten them. Genji is a
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