The title of this course session is “The Rules Are Gendered.” Select “Blind Date” and discuss how you see it in light of the idea of the rules being different for men and women. What do you notice? How might that impact the choices you see the author making? Give two specific examples to support your assertions.

Kosinski's novel Blind Date represents a patriarchal world where the rules are different for men and women. The system subordinates the female, and the notion of equality is abstract. The protagonist, Levanter, leads a life devoid of meaningful relationships. The female characters lack depth and introspection. They are mere instruments used to define male virility. Sexual acts are brutal and humiliating. The protagonist experiences a sense of exhilaration by exercising his power over the lives of others.
The author's phallocentric vision of the world is evident in his novel. His unfulfilled hero places emphasis on personal gratification. He uses sex and intimacy as a weapon in the battle for dominance. Kosinski’s novel includes graphic details of sadistic scenes and a series of predatory encounters. He inhabits a world where rape and murder go unpunished.
The title Blind Date itself is a euphemism for rape. Oscar, a rapist, believes that the act is necessary for a male to relieve himself of the pressure to procreate. Another example is the sexual encounter of Levanter and Jolene. It shows a complete disregard for the emotional aspect of the experience. What drives the characters is lust.