The one true thing that can be said about pornography is that it rates, at most, second place. Flesh takes first prize.
Yet, when it comes to fulfilling sexual intimacy, humans encounter what artists face daily: The ideal, lodged inside our heads and hearts, cannot be realized in paint, marble, or language. But do not panic: Pornography comes to the rescue!
Whether a person enjoys or condemns porn, a deeper understanding of its allure requires that we examine the literary trope called “hyperbole”—the least examined of tropes, often relegated to the domain of fools, liars, Dr. Seuss, Shakespeare, and Jesus.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Pornography and Hyperbole
- The Power of Hyperbole
- Hyperbole and Pornography
- The Real and the Ideal
- The Money Shot
- Pornography's Futile Lunge
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the relationship between pornography and hyperbole, arguing that hyperbole is a key element in understanding pornography's appeal and its attempt to achieve the ideal of physical intimacy. The text aims to shed light on the literary trope of hyperbole and its significance in understanding human desires and the limits of reality.
- The role of hyperbole in pornography
- The relationship between reality and ideal in pornography
- The use of hyperbole in religious and artistic contexts
- The limitations of pornography in achieving true intimacy
- The connection between hyperbole and the human search for the ideal
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Pornography and Hyperbole: This chapter introduces the concept of hyperbole and its relevance to pornography. It explains how pornography utilizes hyperbole to enhance its imagery and appeal to a wide range of desires. The chapter explores the history of pornography and its evolution alongside technological advancements.
- The Power of Hyperbole: This chapter delves into the literary trope of hyperbole, examining its use by Shakespeare, religious figures, and artists. It argues that hyperbole serves as a powerful tool for expressing emotions and ideas that defy rational description.
- Hyperbole and Pornography: This chapter explores the specific ways in which pornography utilizes hyperbole. It analyzes examples of hyperbole in pornographic imagery, such as exaggerated physical features and unrealistic sexual scenarios.
- The Real and the Ideal: This chapter discusses the role of the ideal in pornography. It examines the tension between the real and the ideal in human desire and explores the ways in which pornography attempts to bridge this gap.
- The Money Shot: This chapter focuses on the "money shot" in pornography, arguing that it represents a hyperbolic attempt to achieve ultimate closeness to the flesh. It analyzes the cultural significance and controversial nature of this particular imagery.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this text include hyperbole, pornography, realism, ideal, intimacy, religious imagery, artistic expression, the grotesque, and the money shot. The text examines the intersection of these themes to understand the complex relationship between pornography and human desire.
- Quote paper
- Mark Pasquinelli (Author), 2016, Hyperbole, Pornography, and the Flesh. Thoughts on the Aesthetics of Porn, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/316349
