Ingrid rojas contreras' fruit of the drunken tree
The novel The Fruit of the Drunken Tree, portrays life in Colombia during the era of drug lord Pablo Escobar. The novel is told through the perspective of two young girls and it follows their everyday life in this violent environment. Everyday they are exposed to kidnappings, assassinations, and bombings and the story takes us through their everyday struggle.
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a dangerous antagonist
In the novel, the fruit that comes from the drunken tree plays an important role in various occasions throughout the story. This fruit is something that can be turned into one of, if not the deadliest drugs in the world. This particular drug is one that can be used in various different crimes and it is one that is used often in Colombia. We are able to see this in action in the novel and it gives us a glimpse of just how terrifying this drug can be.
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Although we get to see how this plant is used in the novel, there are still many questions and mysteries surrounding this dangerous substance. When did it start being used? How is it made? What exactly happens to the body when exposed? All these are questions that one can wonder when reading about this fruit and this site will answer many of these questions.
In addition, this site will also explore the deeper meaning of the tree and how it plays into the novel as a whole. As many people say, this tree is like a representation of Colombia itself: beautiful but dangerous at the same time. |