Shes Come Undone: Female Voice :: Shes Come Undone

Shes Come Undone Female Voice unmatched of the most interesting aspects of Shes Come Undone is the fact that it is written by a man but is told from a females point of view. Because of his gender, it is impossible that honey could have experienced many of the hardships that Dolores must deal with in his novel. However, dear writes with a certain understanding of Dolores and her pain. In Shes Come Undone, give birth addresses issues ofttimes avoided by male authors, including female friendships and abortion. His convincing female voice has been critically acclaimed. Lamb writes about female friendships as if he has experienced them low gear-hand. His cognition of the extreme trust that exists in these relationships is exemplified through the friendship between Dolores and Roberta. Dolores tells Roberta of her fumble even before she tells her own mother (Lamb 112). It is only through Robertas lodge that Dolores experiences true happiness. When Roberta comes to live with her, Do lores finally feels secure with herself and her surroundings (419). Roberta and Dolores each win much take ined rise for the other (422-423). Dolores takes care of Roberta during failing health, and Roberta provides Dolores with encourage custodyt to continue her education and move on with her life. On the other hand, Lamb addresses the cast out aspects of female friendships. This is best exemplified in the relationship between Dolores and Kippy, her college roommate. Dolores feels the need to impress Kippy. She writes a letter that births a false but apparently more attractive persona (146). She is too insecure to comfortably present her real self. Dolores is rejected by the other girls at college because of her physical appearance. The first person to befriend Dolores is the dorm janitor, Dottie. When Dolores realizes that the other girls in her dorm do not approve of Dottie, Dolores abruptly ends their friendship (201). Dolores and Robertas friendship also has its negative points. After a petty argument, Roberta falls and is hospitalized. Dolores feels that she is solely responsible. Lamb realistically describes the guilt that can accompany some female relationships. Another heavens in which Lamb exhibits a certain expertise on muliebrity is abortion. Many argue that women react differently to such an event than men do. Dante says that he is in mourning, but he can still go about his day everyday activities. His life does not alter in the slightest (340).