Middlesex

Main Ideas

• Exploration of gender identity and intersex individuals through the story of the main character, who was born with a rare genetic condition.
• Questions about nature versus nurture and how they influence the formation of personality and identity.
• Issues of assimilation and cultural identity within the context of the Greek diaspora in America.
• Examination of family ties and their impact on personal development and self-discovery.
• The influence of historical and social changes on the lives and destinies of individuals and families.
• The theme of self-discovery and embracing one's uniqueness in a society that leans towards binary categories.