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In THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO When does the reliability or accuracy of Yunior’s narration seem like it may be flawed? Why would Diaz choose to have Yunior narrate about things he has not lived through?

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Yunior’s narration seems like it may be flawed in certain sections of the book where he admits to not having personal knowledge. Diaz would choose to have Yunior narrate about things he has not lived through to add a layer of complexity to the novel and to explore themes of memory, storytelling, and the role of the narrator.

  • Q:Who is Yunior in The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao? A: Yunior is the narrator and a close friend of Oscar's family.
  • Q: When does the reliability or accuracy of Yunior’s narration seem like it may be flawed? A: The reliability or accuracy of Yunior’s narration seems like it may be flawed in certain sections of the book where he admits to not having personal knowledge.
  • Q: Why would Diaz choose to have Yunior narrate about things he has not lived through? A: Diaz would choose to have Yunior narrate about things he has not lived through to add a layer of complexity to the novel and to explore themes of memory, storytelling, and the role of the narrator.