¶ … Drive
The short story, How I Learned to Drive, was written by author Paula Vogel. While this piece is centered around an autobiographical style, it remains a mystery as to whether or not is her autobiography. The overall tone of this story is that of a woman named Lil' Bit who describes experiences of sexual assault in her younger years. As of now, she is in her 30's and reflecting upon the experience of having been molested by her Uncle Peck; the sexual abuse lasted from age 11 through 18
years of age. Paula Vogel is a very creative, brilliant writer because she does not depict her Uncle Peck as the monstrous figure that most child molesters tend to be viewed. Although the subject matter is graphic and horrifying, Vogel smoothly gives him the appearance of a normal person, who is flawed, just like the rest of us. At times, he seems personable like someone you may wish to befriend.
Lil' Bit is a very well versed character with...
Lil Bit is described as someone having grown up without a father or any type of father figure in her life, along with the fact that she developed at an early age. Many girls do not develop hips and breasts until early puberty, so she seemingly looked more like a real woman, rather than a little girl, while she was very young. Unfortunately, this presents her with a sexual prowess that most young girls are not ready for. Even the young boys at the pre-puberty stage take notice of how well endowed Lil Bit has become and makes her feel like an outcast among her classmates, and even family members. This rejection makes her more vulnerable to the attention that
Uncle Peck gives her. She is not powerless, however, as her uncle permits her to decide when and where their sexual liaisons will occur.
Unlike most young girls who engage in sex at such an early age, Lil' Bit…
