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The narrative explores themes of identity and duality, using the metaphor of a coconut to illustrate the contrast between external appearance and inner essence. The protagonist reflects on her outward blackness and inner whiteness, suggesting a complex interplay of race and self-perception. The vivid imagery of the coconut’s shell and the comparison to Marilyn Monroe highlight the tension between societal expectations and personal truth, ultimately revealing a deeper, more vibrant self beyond superficial judgments.
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Coconut Shells, Michael Rogers
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Coconut Shells
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Rogers
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9781475932669
- Category
- Sci-fi and Fantasy
- Description
- The narrative explores themes of identity and duality, using the metaphor of a coconut to illustrate the contrast between external appearance and inner essence. The protagonist reflects on her outward blackness and inner whiteness, suggesting a complex interplay of race and self-perception. The vivid imagery of the coconut’s shell and the comparison to Marilyn Monroe highlight the tension between societal expectations and personal truth, ultimately revealing a deeper, more vibrant self beyond superficial judgments.