yo_amo_corgi

Not OP, but this is something I've often thought about as a woman and a major thing came to mind. It is truly a case by case basis because I often feel like men are just lumped into a list of generalizations. Often, it takes that one guy in your life to either break the norm or reinforce those generalizations and the appropriate impression is left. The antagonization many women feel toward men for innumerable reasons is something that needs to dissipate before women gather together and say "Hey, we should respect and protect men's rights, too." Too many women have had many "bad experiences" brought on to them by a guy who simply was stupid or hadn't been taught to view women as equals from an early age. Heck, women are often other women's worst enemies. We can go on and on, but I ultimately feel like we need to start viewing each other and referring to another as humans, not a preconceived list of what our genders assign to our personalities.

Thanks :) Your input is much appreciated.

Hi, Junot! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I've read each of your books, Oscar Wao being my favorite.

Some months ago, I was considering applying for grad school to get my M.A. in English (with a concentration in Latino(a) literature, but being underemployed, student loans, etc. ultimately discouraged me from pursuing that dream right now. My application essay was going to focus on Oscar, specifically focusing on the references and elements of science fiction ever present throughout the novel, and how closely it related to the Gothic genre (not really Southern Gothic, though (Sorry, Mark Twain)); thus proving that it can be considered an 'American' novel.

Is my English major brain making up odd conclusions or do you see correlations within this particular work to the Gothic genre?

Also, how do you like Chicago?

I think you did, but she has a very quiet mind for a Latina. Being one, being raised by one, and being surrounded by many of them make this woman look strangely calm in comparison.