Oscar Wao Character Analysis Essay

In the book The Brief Life of Oscar Wao, the author focuses on a character named Oscar. Oscar has to struggle through many events of his life to figure out where he belongs and to figure out his identity. He always feels left out. In his home, New Jersey, he is the nerdy kid who likes comic books and fiction movies. He has all the posters from movie covers and characters hanging in his room. So, it is very difficult for him to fit in with the cool kids. His appearance doesn't help him either. He is an overweight kid who just sits around and watches movies and reads fantasy books. In his home, he has to figure out where he stands. If he’s American or Dominican if he’s manly enough or a coward. Sometimes he feels that he isn’t enough or anything, which causes him to feel left out. He has a desire for women and being please by one someday. He has a drive for them but is never lucky enough to have something concrete with one. Oscar doesn't have the Dominican vibe with women and makes him wonder if he really is Dominican. …show more content…
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