Saunders uses " Sea Oak " to critique the cyclical nature of poverty in America, the dehumanization of the working class, and the absurdity of media culture. 2. Sea Oak ( Eisenia arborea )
A young man working as a male stripper at "Joysticks," a flight-themed strip club where he is constantly evaluated on his "spirit" and physique. Sea Oak
Like other kelps, it provides vital habitat and shelter for a variety of marine life, including sea urchins, snails, and various fish species. Saunders uses " Sea Oak " to critique
A meek, relentlessly optimistic woman who works at "Drugtown" for minimum wage and dies of fright during a home invasion. the dehumanization of the working class