The family's struggles reflect the Dominican Republic's turmoil from "summary" of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
The fukú, that curse that has plagued the de León family for generations, stems from the brutal dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. The family's struggles, from Beli's abusive relationships to Oscar's unrequited love, mirror the political and social upheaval of their homeland. Trujillo's reign of terror seeps into every aspect of their lives, leaving them broken and scarred. As Beli fights to survive in a world that seeks to crush her spirit, the Dominican Republic struggles to break free from the oppressive regime that controls every aspect of its citizens' lives. The violence and corruption that permeate the country are reflected in the violence and trauma that Beli and her children endure. The fukú is a manifestation of the chaos and suffering that plagues the Dominican Republic, a reminder of the deep wounds that have yet to heal. Oscar, with his obsession with science fiction and fantasy, is ...
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