Laughing at Controversy

I have never seen a class more entyced by a class text. Paula Vogel isn't afraid to address controversial subjects such as pedophilia and incest. Uncle Peck is the antagonist who wants to "experience" Li'l Bit and normally a pedophile is looked down upon and despised, but Vogel was able draw sympathy from our class for him. The relationship between Li'l Bit and her uncle wasn't the only thing out of the ordinary. Conversations within the family members were just as controversial. The talk of sex between Li'l Bit and her grandma made all of us cringe. The unusaul thing is that readers are able to adjust and laugh at the conversations because Vogel utilized humor to lighten to mood and subject. Vogel's writing has a shockwave effect, when you read it, your jaw is wide open but when you realize and interpret what happen you are left saying "I want more."