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social-risk-and-isolation
Accidental ooloi are considered dangerous and are typically isolated on the ship for monitoring, reflecting societal fears and control mechanisms.
1 chapter across 1 book
Lilith's Brood (1989)Octavia E. Butler
Chapter 96
The protagonist undergoes an unexpected metamorphosis into an ooloi, a rare and potentially dangerous third sex among the Oankali species, causing fear and shock among their family, especially Nikanj. Despite the risks and prior agreements to isolate accidental ooloi, Nikanj insists on keeping the protagonist close, revealing deep emotional bonds and the complexities of identity and transformation within Oankali society.