First off, he uses a lot of language that might be offensive. (So if he's grossing you out, you can stop reading. Remember, your only job is to look at how your character would respond to his theories.)
1. The ability to seduce women is evidence of manliness and worth. In the Second Chapter, he describes his fellow pick up artists like this:
Put them on South Beach in Miami and any number of better-looking, musclebound
bullies will be kicking sand in their pale, emaciated faces. But put
them in a Starbucks or Whiskey Bar, and they'll be taking turns making out
with that bully's girlfriend as soon as his back is turned.
There are a few things that might connect with this. For one thing, he certainly seems to be saying that a prowess in battle is appealing. Is there anything in the texts you're reading that might support that assertion? Whether women really care about this or not, men certainly do.
What qualities must men possess in the worlds of your characters?
Also, Strauss does seem to be suggesting that he ability to seduce women is an admirable quality in a man, like toughness. What is the connection? How is seducing a woman like winning a fight? Are lovers rivals? Trophies?
That's what I got so far.
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