I believe that within any type of intellectual writing an author not only sheds light onto their perception of understanding the world around them but also while in the process whether it was done consciously or unconsciously. That author imprints an aspect of their soul shrouded within underlying subtext of their writing that may unveil an in depth reflection of who they are personally and more importantly their insightful interpretation of the life experiences that defined themselves. Even though the unique identity of the protagonist in the novel “Oreo” by Fran Ross is identified as an “Heroine” which inherently is tailored to resonate more personally with female
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When Oreo encounter women who she believes to be weak willed people they are depicted as being a servant or obedient slaves to the men whom oppress them. The illustrations of Oreo encountering weak women are represented in the meeting with Scott and the description of Parnell, “That woman!” said Mrs. Scott with a shudder. She took the dripping teabag from Scott's cup and plunked it into Oreo's cup of hot water. 'I hope you don't mind,' she apologized. 'Not at all. I like weak tea. My grandmother calls it 'water bewitched.” In the encounter with Mrs. Scott Oreo is insulting her because the significance of food in the novel represents the type of person they are. (P, 132-133), “When he stopped, the women stopped, the women stopped; when he moved on, they followed. Oreo decided to name him after an adulterer and as a student of British