Hey guys spent some time looking into these repressed sexual references, fears and desires. Also thought a lot about names of "diners" at the table and remembered a literature term I learned in my A-levels. For the life of me I couldn't remember what it was called but I knew it was a specific technique used for characters in literature. After a bit of research, I now remember! If we carry on this idea of naming the roles using descriptive traits and play on words of their chosen sexual reference; we are using 'literary onomastics'. For example 'Cruella Deville' has evil connotations much like her character, this is an example of using literary onomastics. Also this is applied to the seven dwarfs e.g: Happy, grumpy, sleepy etc...

We've used names as a signifier in our gameshow scene; which turned out to be one of the most recognised from the audience. So its good to use to our advantage.

A reference for us:

Nilsen, A, Nilsen, D. (2007) Names and naming in young adult literature. Scarow Press.

Here are some I thought of for us:

Threesome- ‘Tri’

Narcissus- ‘Narc’ ‘Narcy’ ‘Cissus’

Paedophile- ‘Pete’

Rape- ‘Vic’

Prostitute- ‘Harlotte’

Pain???

Oedipus???

Any more suggestions? I also have yet to be inspired for the others...

I also added two more possible sexual themes/references. One of the most common sexual fears/problems in women is the loss of their libido and sexual drive. They apparently hit their peak of sexual libido at 35? As it is so common it seems fitting for us to include it?

Also doing a bit of Oedipus research and came across the 'Electra Complex' which is similar to Oedipus but in short terms it is the female version and their sexual desire towards their fathers? I thought this is also interesting?

1. Electra Complex- 'Electra'

2. No sexual drive/libido-