Oscar's obsession with scifi alienates him from "summary" of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
Oscar's obsession with sci-fi, which he inherited from his father, sets him apart from his peers and contributes to his alienation. While his classmates are preoccupied with typical teenage interests, Oscar immerses himself in the worlds of fantasy and science fiction. His fascination with these genres serves as a means of escape from the harsh realities of his life, providing him with a temporary reprieve from the constant bullying and rejection he faces. This obsession with sci-fi, however, comes at a cost. Oscar's peers view his passion as strange and uncool, further isolating him from his already limited social circle. This alienation is exacerbated by his inability to conform to societal norms of masculinity, as his interests are perceived as feminine and emasculating. In a culture that values machismo and toughness, Oscar's soft-spoken nature and love of literature mak...
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