Character sketch - Melanie, Oranges are not the only fruit by Jeanette Winterson
Jeanette also learned that Melanie had such a funny name because when she was born she
had looked like a melon. In my opinion, this indicates that Melanie was not that smart and had limited
intellectual capacity.
Melanie's church was not a very lively one and Jeanette invited her to theirs. The first time that Melanie went to
Jeanette's church she acted shy and didn't sing along with others. When the pastor urged sinners to raise their
hand Melanie pushed hers into the air. Churchgoers prayed for her and Jeanette started going to Melanie's each
Monday to read the Bible together and pray. Girls became friends, but soon after felt differently towards each
other. `Do you think this is Unnatural Passion?' asked Jeanette once. `Doesn't feel like it. According to Pastor
Finch, that's awful.' answered Melanie. The more they spent time together, the stronger their feelings got
though neither of them admitted it out loud.
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