“The Futurist Manifesto of Lust” resonated with me because I could not understand it. Specifically, I was awe-struck by the capitalized section toward the end of this text: “IT IS NORMAL FOR THE VICTORS, PROVEN IN WAR, TO TURN TO RAPE THE CONQUERED LAND, SO THAT LIFE MAY BE RE-CREATED.” This manifesto makes the argument that lust is a force that may be used to fuel creation and progress. While this idea is enticing, I was confused by the esoteric rhetoric used by Saint-Point. I do believe that lust can be harnessed to create a desired effect, but I am unclear about several passages referring to masculine and feminine forces. Most notably, I do not know what to make of the justification for rape that I alluded to above. This remark is unnecessary in advancing the argument presented by the author, and it instead makes the reader question her credibility. Coupled with the condemnation of women participating in male roles found in her “Manifesto of Futurist Woman,” this manifesto of lust takes on a highly provocative tone. I am unsure about the context of these writings, and I am probably not catching some sort of irony or meaning. At a glance, both manifestos contained highly questionable arguments. Saint-Point’s use of shock makes her sound less credible, and it distracts the reader from the more important themes in her writing. Perhaps talking about this piece in class can shed some light on my confusion.