Will&Grace&Lucy: A Close Look at Intertextuality at Odds with Representing Homosexuality — The American Sitcom Main Menu Will&Grace&Lucy A Close Look at Intertextuality at Odds with Representing Homosexuality — The American Sitcom Table of Contents Introduction: More Intertextual than Political An introduction to the themes and arguments of the book: separating the show from political views. Chapter One - Lucy and Grace I Love Lucy intertextually informs the watching/reading of Will and Grace. Chapter Two - Self-intertextualization Infantilization vs. Stereotyping If Grace and Lucy are infantilized, Ricky and Will are stereotyped. An Intertextual Reminder Explicit vs. Implied Intertextuality

Will Comes Clean

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He describes the pattern of behavior which in the characters' mind justifies infantilization of Grace:
"I always let it go..."
"You're too needy, then you'll fall apart, I'll pick you up and then magically, you'll be ready to have a baby!"

Contents of this annotation:

  1. Will & Grace come to blows