ten thousand Slothrops...

[Douglas Lannark]

Apparently my use of the term ‘Puritan’ regarding Slothrop’s upbringing and ‘Catholic influences’ in P.’s works has sparked off a discussion about P.’s denomination - with conclusions, deductions and documents varying from Puritan/Congregational/Episcopalian
to Catholic. Others, both On & Off the Pynchon-L, swear that he is
an Agnostic.

> his understanding and love of astrology, I could further state that P. has evolved beyond any personal religious upbringing and become a Gnostic, church-going or not! Nothing to prove it, though.

In my endeavor to determine a plausible credible birth date for
Slothrop (a double Virgo as stated on p.699), I was basically interested in his (Slothrop’s) upbringing. This matter has been
solved to my satisfaction. Whether P.’s religious background and
upbringing will be clarified, is a future matter.

....yes, ten thousand Slothrop’s -- do each have their own birth date?
Although I have my own idea as to the Nativity of TS, I am still asking
for any relevant suggestions from ye all out there on the pynchon-l, all ten thousand of youse [p.642] (or should it be spelled “yooze”?)

Douglas Lannark






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