Maclura pomifera

“The Osage Orange Tree” was written by William Stafford. Throughout this short story, two main protagonist include of a young female high school student named Evangeline, and a young male high school student which who narrates this beloved story. There are three key events that that show Evangeline’s crazy but affectionate acts towards the narrator. Evangeline buys newspapers to see the narrator, acts clingy, and meets up at an orange tree with the narrator. Which the tree is symbolic for protection