In the article called the Peekaboo Paradox we are taken into the world of an adult who has obtained success or at the very mimimum happiness. We are first introduced to him as the Great Zucchini and on first glance, one might laugh. But the author carefully and artfully creates a picture of a dysfunctional man who laughs and plays probably in order to mask the realities and pains that are in life everyday. The Great Zucchini makes a living making kids laugh at parties and social functions. He works only a few days a week and yet makes a six figure salary. We learn later that this salary is mostly consumed in gambling. An interesting parallel considering that the Great Zucchini is gambling with adulthood.
The writer, carefully structures a fun and twisted ride which lasts for more that 19 pages, something you don't even realize is happening. The writer also juxtaposes reality to Eric's reality (Zucchini). This is an excellent example of an intriguing profile.
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