Oscar Wao Character Analysis

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In some ways Oscar Wao form the book The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a very relatable character. He goes through hardships to fit in with mainstream people or anyone in general. Oscar struggles on finding himself and finding a place where he belongs. In comparison, we all share the same human values as Oscar. Oscar wants to accomplish so much before he dies, he has high expectations. Oscar exemplifies common human values by wanting to lose his virginity before he dies, not being socially accepted, and trying to be true to his culture. He has a lovely bond with his sister and tells her everything. He has an expectation that he has to be a perfect Dominican boy and prove to himself and everyone else that he is infact Dominican. The Brief

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