Gay at school
Gay grew up in a normal home, where modesty and hard worked was highlighted. This was important for Gay and she did well at it. She listened to her parents, wore modest clothes, excelled at school and ate the right portions. This is an important imagery because it shows the way Gay changes, as this was her at the beginning of her life.
Gay gang raped
When Gay was raped, she didn't dare to tell anyone. But she needed to be comforted and she found that in food. At the same time, her subconscious knew something needed to change, which was what led to her gaining weight. That way, no man would ever want her again and they would never hurt her. Gay's rape was a pivotal point in her life where her future and the way it looked changed drastically.
The lost years
Gay calls a period of her life the "lost years". In that time, she worked on a phone sex line, lived in many different apartments and was always on the move. She didn't have any clear goals and didn't really know what she was doing with her life. The year were "lost", a reflection of what she was simultaneously.
