Mama's Boy

Exploring the concept of Momism in postwar America, the book analyzes how maternal affection or distance impacts the development of children, particularly sons, amidst societal fears of homosexuality. It examines four cultural representations: Grace Zaring Stone's The Grotto, Tennessee Williams' Suddenly Last Summer, Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, and Philip Roth's Portnoy's Complaint. Through these works, the author provides fresh insights into significant texts and the cultural dynamics of the era, while suggesting new approaches to reading these narratives.