Pynchon & Film

[Bonnie Surfus (ENG)]

Ron talks of form and chaos in TRP's work.  I've been reading GR for the 
2nd time and, natch, seeing much that is new.  One thing, in particular, 
is this fractal structure that I suspect in _V._ also.  I've noted some 
images, in particular--one is that of the serpent that is both a round of 
weapons fed into a machine gun, the order of tea leaves in the bottom of 
a cup, and more.  There are others and I'm prob going  to write about 
it.  

I wonder--for any of you who went to Warwick--how much, if any, was 
devoted to the study of chaos theory in Pynchon's work?  I don't mean 
just to mention that he was/is aware of chaos theory, but to the extent 
of tracing fractal images or even the text as fractal (whole.)  This last 
could address the WWII theme issue, I think, esp. as Pynchon treats the 
War as an almost inconceivable whole, almost personified being or formation.

Can anyone help?

Bonnie Lenore Surfus
USF