Taking into consideration the quiz questions for pages 49-71, what struck you as most significant in pages 71-97 and why? Focus, for example, on a specific symbol, "form," or exchange and discuss its contribution to characterization, theme, tone, etc.
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ReplyDeleteSamantha 2 struck me as important because it is a piece of technology that does whatever the user is thinking and Elgin Branch is the head of Samantha 2's creation revealing Elgin as someone who wants things to be how he sees it.
ReplyDeleteIn "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" the Samantha 2 software reflects Elgin and Bernadette's relationship in that both the software and the relationship are expected to function without communication.
ReplyDeleteThe locket symbolizes Bernadette's life hardships and her reclusive behavior.
ReplyDeleteKennedy's birthday postcard shows the invasive and aggressive religious aspects of the main culture as well as Bernadette's stubborn and outgoing views.
ReplyDeleteSamantha 1 parallels Bernadette because they both are loved by Elgin and they are both successful until their downfalls; Bernadette with the 20 mile house and Samantha with her programming.
ReplyDeleteKennedy's birthday cardboard is important in Part III, as it is used to create juxtaposition between Kennedy's birthday dinner, and Elgin's discovery of the mudslide.
ReplyDeleteSamantha 2 represents Elgin Branch's deteriorating relationship and necessity for control.
ReplyDeleteSamantha 2, Elgin Branch's project, revealed many new sides of Elgin's personality and the depth of detail when talking about Samantha 2 drew my attention, and therefore struck my attention.
ReplyDeleteIn "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" the locket symbolizes the struggles in her life she has dealt with and the avoidance of her past life.
ReplyDeleteKennedy's birthday card brings light to the fundamental issue between Elgin and Bernadette, because their life purposes and their experiences together.
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