The Greasers of Greasy Lake
The modern world is much like T. Coraghessan Boyle’s short story “Greasy Lake.” In a society based on grunge, teenagers’ make an attempt at a lifestyle pushing the limits of morality. The setting takes place near a run down polluted lake where people go to party and hangout. Identities are created and discovered. The three greasy characters of this essay are of the average punk rock ‘n rollers, creating a theme of unforgettable revelation. What was once sweet is only bittersweet; in the end the James Dean aspect of life seemed better lived in the imagination rather than in real life. As the title implies, “Greasy Lake” is the place for action—of all sorts. What was once a serene and beautiful lake—ideal for meditation—became run down with marijuana stubs, beer cans, and liquor bottles. The only thing clean would be the heart of town, which remains quiet and dead because the teens feel the outskirts are what’s ‘in.’ The “street lights [gave] way to the thin steaming illumination of the headlights, [with] trees crowding the asphalt in a black unbroken wall . . .” (Boyle 129). The run-down lake offers a place to hangout, lacks the threat of parents, and offers the opportunity to meet new face
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Approximate Word count = 1528
Approximate Pages = 6 (250 words per page double spaced)
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