Perspectives

This part of the study guide will give you a few extra points that will help you look at “Open Or Wrapped” by Lynne Rees from a larger perspective. These points are connected to current issues, literary period, and similar stori…

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Current issues

Published in 2003, the story is very relevant in terms of action and the issues it touches upon. Many women can find themselves in situations similar to Francine’s. Teenage girls who develop breasts early often become the targets of teenage boys’ jo…

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Literary period

The short story is a postmodernist text. Postmodernism defines the literary period spanning between the 1960s and present day and is usually described as a reaction to the issues of post-industrial, post-modern society…

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Works with the same theme

Some stories that share similar themes with “Open Or Wrapped” that we recommend reading are “Lightbox” by Emma Cleary, “Neighbors” by Raymond Carver, and “The Penis” by Hanif Kureishi.

“Lightbox” explores issues relat…