Juliette Stray is introduced early in the novel as a captivating and androgynous figure, characterized by her striking appearance and enigmatic demeanor. Wolfe portrays her as an outsider, someone who exists on the periphery of Kesey's inner circle, yet exerts a profound influence on the Pranksters' collective psyche. Throughout the text, Stray's narrative presence is marked by a sense of ambiguity, as Wolfe deliberately withholds details about her past, motivations, and intentions. This narrative strategy serves to underscore Stray's elusiveness, mirroring the Pranksters' own fascination with her.
Butler, J. (1990). Gender trouble: Feminism and the subversion of identity. Routledge. juliette stray
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