LGBT Civil Rights and Activism
In reply to the discussion: Lincoln Movie Ignores His Gay Proclivites [View all]Caroline-Vivienne
(117 posts)I don't believe the 'gay' theme for one minute.
Sharing your bed with another person of the same gender was common back then. It saved money for the young attorney (and his companions) when he was traveling.
And the wording and affectionate phrases people used with each other were much more 'flowery' back then. The letters from that era are quite syrupy, but you can't judge them using today's perspective.
And then someone mentions Lincoln's lack of female friends. That is true. Mary Todd Licoln was jealous to the point of insanity. Lincoln NEW BETTER than to ever talk or be friendly or nice to an attractive woman. And after the death of two of her sons and then Robert left to go join the war, she tipped right over...the general public was not aware of her continuing decline into insanity during Lincoln's presidency, but it was another burden he had to bear.