Neuromancer Framework

Periodically throughout the text, romance between Molly and Case arises. The romance is not always direct, sometimes it is simply just phrases that either Case comments regarding Molly, or Molly comments regarding Case, that show that there is a physical attraction between the two. For example, the two sleep on the same bed. The beginning portion of part two describes a situation in which both Molly in Case were sleeping in the same bed. “Opening his eyes, he saw Molly, naked and just out of reach across an expanse of very new pink temperfoam” (44). Case appears to respect Molly and slowly he grows fond of her, whether it may be in a romantic or business matter. “He knew the way she’d move against him, earlier, when she woke, their mutual grunt of unity when he’d entered her, and that she liked her coffee black...There were dark circles under her eyes, but even with the cast on, it was like watching a dance. No wasted motion” (55, 82). He grows to learn her wants and is pleased by her appearance.

Along with romance goes the idea of physical attraction, or sexuality. Molly is regarded as a fit, attractive, intelligent woman that could should not be underestimated. She is capable of defending herself well against who ever it may be, and men are no exception. When Terzibashjian says, “In Turkey, women are still women. This one...,” Finn quickly quiets him and responds with, “She’d have you wearing your balls for a bow tie if you looked at her cross-eyed,” which describes Molly.