Winky By George Saunders

In the story “Winky” by George Saunders, one would believe he is poking fun at all the lack luster individuals who believes that their miserable life is the fault of others. This theory presents itself on page 437, in this passage he shows that he feels his life is so sad because of the hand he was dealt. One can see this when he said “he’d been cursed with a bad dad and a bad ma and a bad sister and was too weak to change.” He starts blaming others immediately for “crapping in his oatmeal”. He does not start realize that he maybe the problem until the end of his rant on his life. Saunders also points out the classic male lifestyle that all under achievers dream of. He wants a life of great luxury and style but is failing to see all the