In six pages character analyses of Daddy Glen, Raylene, and Bone are presented as they relate to gender, class, and sex. There are six sources cited in the bibliography.
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her stepfather and essentially abandoned by her mother. This book is nearly the autobiographical account of Allisons life. She too grew up in rural South Carolina and was
abused as a child at the hands of her step-father. This novel clearly deals with many sensitive issues, ranging from abuse, to class, to improper sexual relationships. All of
these ideas are very masterfully interwoven in this story and revealed through the eyes of Bone, the main character of the novel. This novel introduces readers to the
reality of incest and allows the reader to better understand the situation from several perspectives. We can clearly see in this novel how Bones mother and step-father felt about
things, even thought that doesnt excuse their actions whatsoever. Furthermore, we are able to relate to Bone and feel the hurt and pain she experiences at the hands of
people who supposedly love her. Class, Gender and Sexuality in Bastard Out of Carolina This novel very closely echoes the live of
Dorothy Allison herself, who was born and raised in South Carolina and the victim of abuse during her childhood as well (Dorothy Allison Talks About Working Class Guilt).
In fact, Bastard Out of Carolina is very much the story of her own life (Dorothy Allison Talks About Working Class Guilt). Allison grew up and discovered herself
to be a lesbian, and that path too was a difficult one for her (Dorothy Allison Talks About Working Class Guilt).
The book takes place in Greenville Country, South Carolina which is also home to the author herself (Dorothy Allison Talks About Working Class Guilt). We certainly
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