Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit Analysis
Myth and Homosexuality in Jeanette Winterson’s
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Prof. Satyawan Suresh Mane
Assistant Professor in Communication Skills
Gharda Institute of Technology, Lavel, Ratnagiri
Mumbai University, Maharashtra
Abstract
The term ‘Lesbian feminism’ is a cultural movement which was most influential in 1980’s era. Though it was a part of the concept ‘Feminism’, the effect of it was something unique in North American and Western Europe society. It was emerged due to the result of the dissatisfaction with ‘second wave feminism’. It advocated that lesbianism is the only form of emancipated sexuality since it excludes men and rejects patriarchy. Many of the thinkers and activists like Rita Mae Brown, Mary Daly, Barbara Smith fought …show more content…
The novel pictures the transition. From her childhood, Jeanette is an outcast and neglected child in school as she had a strong belief in God and her essays were nothing but the projects on biblical themes. She strongly advocates the homosexuality in a novel. Her mother herself is an example in front of her to present her views against patriarchal society. Her mother adopted Jeanette in a sexless manner. She had a different view and intention behind adopting Jeanette. Jeanette who believes in God and serves Him maintains the lesbian relationship. Milanie is Jeanette’s first love. Jeanette meets Melanie at a fish stand. Melanie is a compelling girl who works at a fish stall. Melanie is sweet and docile. Her simplicity attracts Jeanette. Melanie is not too smart so the once tells Jeanette that she got her name because her head resembled a melon. Melanie is presented in opposite to Jeanette’s character. Jeanette is a strong character but Melanie represents weak soul who refuses to follow her true love, desires unlike Jeanette. Melanie docility leads her to marry and have children. Jeanette frequently visits Melanie’s house for Bible study. As the two spend more time together, they start having a love affair. The feeling of homosexuality arises in the mind of Jeanette’s mind and is attracted towards
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Prof. Satyawan Suresh Mane
Assistant Professor in Communication Skills
Gharda Institute of Technology, Lavel, Ratnagiri
Mumbai University, Maharashtra
Abstract
The term ‘Lesbian feminism’ is a cultural movement which was most influential in 1980’s era. Though it was a part of the concept ‘Feminism’, the effect of it was something unique in North American and Western Europe society. It was emerged due to the result of the dissatisfaction with ‘second wave feminism’. It advocated that lesbianism is the only form of emancipated sexuality since it excludes men and rejects patriarchy. Many of the thinkers and activists like Rita Mae Brown, Mary Daly, Barbara Smith fought …show more content…
The novel pictures the transition. From her childhood, Jeanette is an outcast and neglected child in school as she had a strong belief in God and her essays were nothing but the projects on biblical themes. She strongly advocates the homosexuality in a novel. Her mother herself is an example in front of her to present her views against patriarchal society. Her mother adopted Jeanette in a sexless manner. She had a different view and intention behind adopting Jeanette. Jeanette who believes in God and serves Him maintains the lesbian relationship. Milanie is Jeanette’s first love. Jeanette meets Melanie at a fish stand. Melanie is a compelling girl who works at a fish stall. Melanie is sweet and docile. Her simplicity attracts Jeanette. Melanie is not too smart so the once tells Jeanette that she got her name because her head resembled a melon. Melanie is presented in opposite to Jeanette’s character. Jeanette is a strong character but Melanie represents weak soul who refuses to follow her true love, desires unlike Jeanette. Melanie docility leads her to marry and have children. Jeanette frequently visits Melanie’s house for Bible study. As the two spend more time together, they start having a love affair. The feeling of homosexuality arises in the mind of Jeanette’s mind and is attracted towards