The Zoo Story Sexuality and Sexual Identity Quotes

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Quote #10

And Peter, I'll tell you something now; you're not really a vegetable; it's all right, you're an animal. You're an animal, too. (278)

Jerry compliments Peter by telling him he's not an impotent vegetable, but an animal. Aw shucks, he's going to make Peter blush. Just kidding—this is certainly not much comfort to Peter. When sexuality is seen as disgusting and icky, being potent isn't a whole lot more pleasant than being impotent.