The Mutable Idol: Deconstructing the "Drunk Goddess" in the Work of Jocelyn Dean

The Drunken Goddess's Powers and Symbolism

Character notes

Marty poured the gin. He didn’t measure; he knew better. With Jocelyn, the pour was an act of faith.

"Beauty is just a trap for the sober," she dismissed, waving a hand. "Beauty requires maintenance. I require anesthesia."