50 Shades of Grey
E. L. James
Contributed by Margherita Wickersham
Chapter 16
Summary

After the erotic sex, Ana is laying on top of Grey. She tries to touch him but he prevents her. She asks for his reasons, and he admits that he is fifty shades of fucked-up (James 237). He claims that he had a very tough introduction to the life and he cannot bother her with the details. Ana then informs Grey of her erotic dream, and he seems pleased claiming that there is still hope for her. He also talks about contraception, and Ana agrees to meet Grey’s doctor in Grey’s place on Sunday to sort the issues (James 239).

Grey has to leave. He promises to have a revised contract for Ana to sign. To him, her sign will show that she is ready, and they can start playing. Grey also says that he is glad that Ana is signing the contract, as would have kidnaped and held against her will if she had not accepted. She finds his words amusing, and she rolls her eyes on him. This angers Grey and he decides to punish Ana through spanking. She is deeply afraid and she obliges to his commands, upon which he gives her eighteen spanks that make her skin pink. After that, he fucks her again as an addition to the punishment (James 243). Later, Grey comes with some baby oil from the bathroom and he rubs it on Ana’s behind, the part he had spanked. This gives Ana a relieving feeling and Grey has to leave.

Upon Grey’s exit, Ana phones her mother, and the conversation makes her cry. Her mother is worried as she talks about the problem she faces on the issue of love. Ana’s mom suggests that Ana should visit her in Georgia so that she may have time to clear her head. Kate comes home and finds Ana amid sobs. Immediately, she blames it on Christian. Ana then manages to divert Kate’s attention by asking her about her day (James 247). She also emails Grey who ends up coming to the apartment and spends the night with her since he needs her to be okay at all times.

Analysis

Ana seems satisfied with the way Christian treats her currently. She is having the best moments of her life, and she thinks that she can change Grey such that they can have a normal relationship. She feels comfortable with him that she suddenly she forgets his rules. She rolls her eyes without the intention of offending Grey. However, Grey wants to teach her something, and he decides to punish her as a reminder. During the spanking, Ana shoves down her desire to cry or to stop the assault, as she needs to learn how to please Grey.

Talking with her mom makes Ana cry since she realizes that she misses true love. She thinks that she will find comfort and maybe escape from the confusion and difficulties of being with Grey. Nonetheless, Grey shows concern by coming to spend the night with Ana making it clear that Ana has the potential of transforming Grey’s way of life.

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