Oak | Sea

The narrator’s sister and cousin, who are largely unemployed and spend their days watching hyper-violent reality TV shows like How My Child Died Violently .

After her funeral, Aunt Bernie returns from the dead. Unlike her previous submissive self, the resurrected Bernie is foul-mouthed and vengeful, demanding the family find "immoral" ways to make money so they can escape their poverty. Sea Oak

It is a perennial kelp characterized by a thick, woody stipe (stem) that can grow up to 2 meters tall. Its blades are long and serrated, resembling oak leaves, which gives it its common name. The narrator’s sister and cousin, who are largely

Saunders uses " Sea Oak " to critique the cyclical nature of poverty in America, the dehumanization of the working class, and the absurdity of media culture. 2. Sea Oak ( Eisenia arborea ) It is a perennial kelp characterized by a