Parable of the Talents: Chapter 18

<p>A chapter heavy with Marcus. Octavia revisits the politics of attractiveness. Lauren asks Marcus for help finding Larkin. He can’t hear her, he won’t hear her. Lauren gets a vital clue, but at a deep cost.</p> <p>Toshi and adrienne break down Chapter 18 of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents. And as always, offer questions for you and your people to consider.</p> <p>Follow us on twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/oparables"><strong>@oparables</strong></a>, and support us on Patreon at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/oparables"><strong>Octavia's Parables</strong></a>. Visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.readingoctavia.com/"><strong>readingoctavia.com</strong></a>&nbsp;for transcripts and more.</p>