The narrative introduces us to a lighthearted scene, striving to be comical. Soon we are introduced to a little girl who has arrived to buy a lamb. When asked about the gender of her preference, she replies with “mixed”.
The rest of the story becomes about a comment on the strict notions of heteronormativity in society, and the consequences of non-conforming to them. All of this is attempted by using the innocent voice of a child, a voice that is beyond the pressures of conformity just yet, and is thus able to point out its absurdity.
Read LessThe rest of the story becomes about a comment on the strict notions of heteronormativity in society, and the consequences of non-conforming to them. All of this is attempted by using the innocent voice of a child, a voice that is beyond the pressures of conformity just yet, and is thus able to point out its absurdity.
