V.V. (2) Eulenspiegel (Owlglass), Rachel

[The Great Quail]

jbor:

>Though it brings in the picaresque link again, I don't really see any
>meaningful connection between this character and Rachel, and I think that
>what it might demonstrate is how the apparent resonances in Pynchonian names
>(eg. Oedipa Maas = Oedipus, McLintic Sphere = Monk etc) are in actual fact
>red herrings, leading nowhere, perhaps deliberately and tantalisingly so.

Indeed, I think it's almost an ironic opposite -- "Eulenspiegel" 
would be a much better name for Pig Bodine, that is, if Pig Bodine 
weren't already the perfect name.

Oh, and I think "Til Eulenspiegel" is one of Strauss's weakest works.

By the way -- are there any hosting sections open for V.? Or anyone 
who can't do it? I would be happy to take over a section if 
necessary, so please consider me on standby. I just finished it last 
night, and I figure I could take more of an active role.

--Quail