Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Dreams Like This Must Die. |
| Authors: |
Giraldi, William |
| Source: |
Virginia Quarterly Review. Winter2025, Vol. 101 Issue 4, p76-85. 10p. |
| Subjects: |
Bodybuilding, Drugs, Perfectionism (Personality trait), Grief, Friendship, Identity (Psychology), Ambition, 21st century (Literary period) |
| Geographic Terms: |
Myrtle Beach (S.C.) |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on a vivid, semi-autobiographical narrative set in 1994 Myrtle Beach, chronicling the life of a young man immersed in the bodybuilding subculture amid struggles with drugs, friendship, and identity. It details his relationships with fellow bodybuilders, especially Damo, a talented but troubled musician and athlete, and Sarvey, a loyal companion. The story explores themes of ambition, loss, and the harsh realities behind the pursuit of physical perfection, culminating in Damo’s tragic death and the narrator’s eventual departure from bodybuilding. The narrative also touches on the cultural milieu of the beach town, including its transient residents, nightlife, and the tension between aspiration and despair. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: |
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
