The only act where we consciously allow ourselves to become unconscious. And winning is all that matters.Īnd since these two creatures are unhindered by conscience, seemingly devoid of love, they employ the most effective and dangerous tool one could use for such domination. In a perverse world like this, whoever can do the most damage wins. Rules and ethics are for suckers who cannot see that they deserve whatever they can take. They have all the things they want, every sensual pleasure granted and all the prestige a society can offer. And more than 200 years later, Christopher Hampton’s take on the novel was still shocking in its frank depiction of sexual power struggles and abandoned morality.Įducated, wealthy, beautiful, decadent and BORED, Merteuil and Valmont must find purpose and meaning in a world where nothing is taboo. Its blatant condemnation of the wealthiest society ever known since the Romans proved to be quite upsetting to the elite. Not only because it is chock full of graphic sexual revenge and random acts of cruelty, but because it was deemed threatening to the French nobility. Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses was considered scandalous when it was published in 1782. We love those people to laugh with them – as long as their attention does not land on us. Especially if their work is being utterly charming and utterly evil. It is so much fun to watch masters at work. Equity & Anti-Racism Vision & Action Plan.
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