Standing in for
1. Does " The temptation is there, however, for romance, performance or farce." in the following paragraph mean:
a) Therefore, in addition to temptations we talked about, there is also some temptation for romance, performance or farce.
or
b) Therefore, the temptation we talked about is more about romance, performance or farce.
2. Does "standing in for" mean "standing for" and "representing"?
Context:
The first piece, Red Suede Saddles, hangs at horse height, tempting the viewer to participate in the piece and jump on. Here two saddles face each other, implying that the riders will face each other in romance, in a game etc., although they are floating in the air, as the horse’s presence is just implied.The work is sensual, humorous and absurd, as the saddles hang from the ceiling as temptations, as potential riders really could not get very far. The temptation is there, however, for romance, performance or farce. In addition, the concept of symmetry (two saddles) standing in for a homosexual subtext is an important part of the piece.
Top answer
1. I don't feel that either paraphrase captures the meaning. I am guessing that you understand the meaning of "The temptation is there for romance, performance or farce" without any problem, and you are looking for an explanation of "however".
- 1.
- I don't feel that either paraphrase captures the meaning.
- I am guessing that you understand the meaning of "The temptation is there for romance, performance or farce" without any problem, and you are looking for an explanation of "however".
- I see "however" as contrasting with "as potential riders really could not get very far".
- 2.
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1. I don't feel that either paraphrase captures the meaning. I am guessing that you understand the meaning of "The temptation is there for romance, performance or farce" without any problem, and you are looking for an explanation of "however". I see "however" as contrasting with "as potential riders really could not get very far".
2. Yes.
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