Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses - Forbidden Fruits Summary & Analysis

This Study Guide consists of approximately 81 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Aphrodite.

Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses - Forbidden Fruits Summary & Analysis

This Study Guide consists of approximately 81 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Aphrodite.
This section contains 190 words
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Forbidden Fruits Summary

Allende refers to oral sex sometimes being called "forbidden fruits," but then continues with a list of all of the fruits which are considered aphrodisiac in nature. The list is arranged alphabetically and includes common favorites such as apples and grapes, as well as lesser-known fruits such as quince. It also lists a few items that are not traditionally classified as fruits in American culture, such as avocados and pistachios. For each fruit listed, Allende includes between two and eight lines of information about its origin, symbolism, and significance to the discussion of aphrodisiacs.

Forbidden Fruits Analysis

This chapter is a tribute to fruit as both symbols of passion as well as sources of the fruits. Many of the fruits are identified as male or female in nature while their qualities are enumerated. The only fruit that is not represented on...

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