Uranian Hero in the Novel “Kiss of the Spider Woman” by M. Puig

Abstract

The article examines the image of the Uranian (homosexual) hero and his role in the novel «Kiss of the Spider Woman» by the Argentinean writer Manuel Puig. It is shown that the main character, being part of a dichotomous pair, embodies the feminine, becomes a symbol of the struggle not only social, but also political. In addition, the image of the Uranian hero is closely connected with the image of the starlet, which occupies an important place in the writer's work. It is concluded that the Uranian hero reflects the author's search for his own «I» and the writer's attempt to comprehend the nature and position of homosexuals in contemporary society.