Reading this novel made me feel nothing for Oscar when he faced his strife that the Fuku brings. Honestly, I don’t believe that Oscar was cursed by the Fuku at all. I think that instead, Oscar was a victim of what modern intellectuals call, self-manifested destiny. Throughout his life, Oscar was warned of the family… Continue reading Oscar Wao, You Need to Go Fuku-self!
Author: william.curtis
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Heavy
Throughout the novel, Oskar’s boots manage to become light and heavier through the progression of the story line. The metaphor of the boots was something that he learned from his father and therefore, this method was continuously used throughout the novel in order for Oskar to not only express his emotions to the reader, but… Continue reading Extremely Loud and Incredibly Heavy
The Trauma of the Road with No End
When it comes to the traumas of life, we all encounter these unfortunate situations in our everyday and in order to get through the seemingly mindless dilemmas we must learn to cope with these events. But what happens when, due to such drastic circumstances, a person remains unable or unwilling to emotionally cope with the… Continue reading The Trauma of the Road with No End
The Road Scene: Special Treat
Scene 1: Special Treat (From Pages 22-23) Opening: Fade into shot of father and son stand in front of a supermarket. The father stares in awe of what might be inside. The boy looks perplexed as to what the store will hold as well—only the boy shows more wonder and amazement to the viewing of… Continue reading The Road Scene: Special Treat
The Parable of “Sharing” (Optional)
“Sharing would be harder on a man” (Butler 324). It is factual information—dare I say it—that women clearly have higher thresholds for pain when it comes to life-shattering experiences. I could imagine that if the main character of this novel had been a man, a lot more people probably would have been dead, not to… Continue reading The Parable of “Sharing” (Optional)
The Innate Scientist in All of Us
We live. We search. We constantly strive to become something more, something new, or simply just something better than what we may be at the time. It’s human nature to wish for change, let alone to justly understand that change is an inevitable thing that comes to all human beings, much like death. The character… Continue reading The Innate Scientist in All of Us
Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun
While watching an episode of family guy the other day, I stumbled upon this clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCn7Xk_6sb8 I immediately found it’s relevancy to White Noise. Throughout the novel, we see—several times—almost this same exact scene occurring between Jack and Babette. In the video we see Hitler and Braun almost playing a game in order to see who… Continue reading Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun
The Waves of Radiation and The Smell of Existentialism
The Waves of Radiation and The Smell of Existentialism -“Everything is concealed in symbolism, hidden by veils of mystery and layers of cultural material. But it is psychic data, absolutely. The large doors slide open, they close unbidden. Energy waves, incident radiation (Delillo 37).” — Murray Jay Sinkind. This quote I believe ultimately sums up… Continue reading The Waves of Radiation and The Smell of Existentialism
Slavery = Prisoners of War, Or Slavery ≠ Prisoners of War
The slavery of African-Americans cannot be compared to the slavery that was proposed in Lucifer’s Hammer after the Brotherhood had fallen. Some might say that slavery is slavery any way you slice it. I will argue that with the simplest of ease. The situation that occurred in the plot of this novel was extraordinary, catastrophic,… Continue reading Slavery = Prisoners of War, Or Slavery ≠ Prisoners of War
The “Chunk(s)” of Degradation
A chunk, of something, chunky peanut butter, a chunky person; the word chunk can be used in many a’ context. Comfortably, the word “chunky” in Lucifer’s Hammer is usually referenced in terms to the comet, Hamner-Brown, or some damage that has occurred in the storyline due to this comet hitting the earth. Comets are massive… Continue reading The “Chunk(s)” of Degradation
Personal Ad: Eileen Susan Hancock
Before: Single white female here, NOT seeking a single white male…or any male for that matter. Independent to the core, I am devoted to only my career and the ambitions I hold. Money is no object, as I clearly make my own. Employed with a plumbing company and working my way to the top—alone! Opened… Continue reading Personal Ad: Eileen Susan Hancock