Oscar's Stages Of Development In Junot Diaz

In the first fifty pages of the story, Junot Diaz vividly described the progression of Oscar. We are able to experience Oscar's growth from childhood to his adolescent years. As a young boy, Oscar was the "typical Dominican" boy. He enjoyed chasing after girls and trying to kiss them. His mother took pride in this. As, he begins to develop into his adolescent stage, there is a drastic change. His hobbies and interest are not the same as the other children. Oscar is a "nerd" and enjoys reading, writing, and sci fi movies. This is not the common interests of those his age in the community that he lives. In addition, the one adorable child as grown into an acne faced, over weight adolescent. Oscar finds it hard to make friends and he is unable