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What Is The Theme Of Femininity In Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot is a very comical farce where two men cross dress and join an all girl band to avoid being caught by gangsters. Little did these two men know, they would highlight the feminine attributes of their personalities opening an entire new outlook upon themselves. After witnessing a brutal gangster murder, Joe and Jerry played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, flee for their lives and temporarily change their names. This was one of the first times Jerry showed femininity as he chose the name Daphne over Geraldine. When asked why by Joe, Jerry stated, “I never really like the name Geraldine.” Jerry was most involved with his role as Daphne as he learned what it felt like to be loved, and cared for, much to his discretion by another

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