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100 1 _aBlade, Zoë,
_d1981-
245 1 0 _aIdentity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-08-12
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Identity" by Zoë Blade is a short story written in the early 21st century. The narrative explores the complex themes of gender identity and the challenges of adolescence through the eyes of the main character, Faye. Faye struggles with her self-image and the implications of a medical condition that affects her physical development, which leads to deeper questions about personal identity and societal expectations. The story follows Faye as she navigates the difficult terrain of teenage life, marked by bullying and feelings of inadequacy due to her flat-chested appearance and hormonal imbalance. The plot intensifies when her parents present her with a choice: to undergo surgery that may change her gender identity. This pivotal moment forces Faye to confront her feelings, including a budding affection for her best friend Rebecca. Ultimately, Faye decides to undergo the surgery, which results in a transformation into a boy named David. The story concludes with David grappling with the memories of Faye's experiences and the emotional fallout with Rebecca, who is left to process the loss of her best friend. Through its poignant exploration of identity and self-acceptance, the story raises relevant questions about who we are and how external transformations can alter our relationships and sense of self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aShort stories
700 1 _aFrikki, Aiko
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29676
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