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At this time, the reception towards the disease and the people affected was oftentimes negative, with many choosing not to come out or interact how they are oriented. I later look at different avenues of expression for queer theory and coming out with film, specifically with Love, Simon and later with other forms such as game theory and literature. By analyzing and taking a scope of what representation and coming out has looked like compared to now by using the writings of various queer and literary theorists of the past four decades, the dyad of representation and a safe space for people to come out has improved, but there is still room to grow and branch out this minor culture to something that will be accepted and easier for people to do worldwide.","**To request an accessible version of the file(s) associated with this item, contact library@buffalo.edu. 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