Fresh Fruit By Marisella Viega's He And I

The short story “Fresh Fruit” by Marisella Viega and “He and I” by Natalia Ginzburg share similar meaning and structure between the two. Both stories use symbolism and imagery to convey the struggles of a complex relationship. Although they have similar meanings, they also have differences such as style and theme.

In "Fresh Fruit," the narrator struggles with a lack of power and control in her relationship with her husband. The story is narrated by an older Latino woman, who is never named. The narrator is jealous of the younger woman, Susana, who lives across the street. Susanna has so much freedom that our narrator insults Susanas life because her envy causes her to. This is evident from the very beginning of the story when Viega states “I don't leave the house.” She feels trapped in her life and unable to escape the confines of her marriage. Her husband's controlling behavior is also evident in the way he treats her, including his refusal to let her work or have any independence. The narrator's lack of power and control is further emphasized by the way she describes her husband's affair. She is unable to confront him or take any action, feeling powerless to change her situation. The story highlights the

The narrator shows this through her description of her relationship with her partner. The story is narrated by a woman who is never named as well. She is married, but struggles to connect with her husband. She describes how her partner is always in control and how she is powerless to change the situation. This is evident when Ginzburg states, “I think he likes me to be dependent on him for some things” and “He says my tears are just play-acting, and perhaps he is right.” The narrator's use of imagery emphasizes her lack of power and control in the relationship. The story highlights the effects of power imbalances in relationships and how they can impact individuals in extreme