Is Oscar Wao a true story?

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a 2007 novel written by Dominican American author Junot Díaz. Although a work of fiction, the novel is set in New Jersey in the United States, where Díaz was raised, and it deals with the Dominican Republic experience under dictator Rafael Trujillo.

Why is Oscar called Wao?

Second, he combines English and Spanish language influences, which he does throughout the novel. See, some of Oscar’s classmates think he looks like the Irish writer Oscar Wilde. But because their first language is Spanish, they pronounce “Wilde” as “Wao.” And that Spanish-inflected nickname sticks.

Does Oscar Wao lose his virginity?

When Oscar loses his virginity late in the novel, the circumstances aren’t perfect either. But Oscar’s experience is a lot more fulfilling than Lola’s. Lola doesn’t enjoy her first time at all.

Who is the narrator in the Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?

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Yunior. The narrator. Yunior is a Dominican immigrant living in New Jersey who recounts the story of Oscar and the de León/Cabral family. Yunior first met Oscar at Rutgers University, where the two became roommates.

Who is Ana in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao?

Oscar returned home to Paterson, New Jersey, and in the fall, he fell in love with a girl in his SAT prep class named Ana Obregón. Ana was loud-spoken, chubby, and beautiful, and she read sexually provocative books by writers like Henry Miller.

Who does Lola live with after she is caught at the Jersey Shore?

But Oscar brought along their mother, Beli, who guilted Lola into coming home. As punishment, Lola was sent to live in the Dominican Republic with her grandmother, La Inca. Lola thrived there, and one night, La Inca told her the story of her mother’s youth. Like Lola, Beli had a rebellious adolescence.

Where does Oscar travel after he graduates high school?

Oscar Takes a Vacation Oscar’s mom decides to visit Santo Domingo, back in the DR. After wasting three years at Don Bosco, Oscar decides to go with her.

Who is La Inca in Oscar Wao?

One final note: Although Oscar and Lola call La Inca “abuela” [grandmother], La Inca isn’t their real grandmother. She’s their great-aunt. This tidbit is slipped in very quietly, but we believe it’s important to the larger point of the novel: to provide insight into Dominican-American culture.