[plt-scheme] A literary metaphor for Scheme

I asked this question on a mailing list devoted to literature with some 
people on it who knew Scheme, so it's only fair that I ask it on a 
mailing list devoted to Scheme with some people on it who know 
literature (I'm hoping).

If Scheme were a literary figure, who would it be?

I mean an author, but naming a character might also work. I have some 
ideas, but will wait to share them with those who are interested. --PR