Dew Breaker

What does the work reveal about the ooperations (economically, politically, socially, or psychologically) of patriarchy?

I read the first four stories of the Dew Breaker and am beginning to connect the dots between the three stories. The first story ( The Book of the Dead) was about a family. In terms of social dynamics the father appeared to be in control although his power was not overbearing. He treats his daughter gently but asserts his dominance when need be. He appears to be withered man, with a violent past that he has tried to separate himself from both geographically and psychologically.

The second Story (Water Child)  was maybe about the husband from the previous story, before the couple had their daughter. The husband plays the leading role in their relationship.  A foreigner in America, and without a job, the wife is completely reliant on her husband.

With the  third Story (Seven), I had trouble relating to the character  but pity her as she lost a child that she cannot publicly grieve for. Considering the baby was conceived out of wedlock, she would only receive backlash from her co-workers and parents. Her cold personality makes me think she may suffer from depression as she appears to have no hobbies or interests and is just going through the motions in life.

The fourth story (Book of Miracles) was interesting to see the mother's perspective on family. The first story was through the daughter's viewpoint. The internal struggle the father and mother go through, fugitives whose identity they must keep hidden to both the outside world and too their own daughter is both intriguing and tragic



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