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Comparing The Evening And The Morning And The Night By Octavia Butler

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The Evening and The Morning and The Night by Octavia Butler, published in 1987, is a compelling exploration of identity, belonging, and the complexities of human connection. Set in a dystopian future where a devastating illness called Duryea-Gode Disease (DGD) ravages society, Butler's novel delves into the lives of those afflicted with this debilitating condition and the societal structures that confine them. Butler's skillfully crafted characters and detailed construction of the story's setting draw readers into a narrative that prompts reflection on conventional beliefs, explores the impacts of scientific progress, and showcases the strength of human resilience when confronted with challenges. The main character, Lynn Mortimer, has a disease …show more content…

Beatrice shows them how Dilg works and how Lynn has special gifts that will allow her to save other DGD’s from their eventual death. The central focus of the characters' inspirations in the story revolves around themes of illness, marginalization, and institutionalization. The main characters shape their experiences and perspectives based on their identity as DGDs, which encompasses the social stigma attached to their condition and the perception of their lives as being unavoidably brief and filled with hardship. I was a bit confused throughout the story. However, a second read through allowed me to better understand what was happening in the story. In the "Afterward" of the second edition of Bloodchild and Other Stories, Butler elaborates on the creation of Duryea-Gode Disease (DGD), which she developed by combining elements from various real-life illnesses. These include Huntington's disease, affecting individuals in middle age; phenylketonuria, treated with a strict diet; and Lesch-Nyhan disease, leading to cognitive decline and self-harm tendencies. Additionally, Butler incorporated traits such as sensitivity to pheromones and the persistent belief of being trapped into this composite

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