SLSL, 'UtR' Who won?

[Paul Nightingale]

Porpentine is a good example of what Foucault calls a knowing subject; that
is to say, his commentary (the third-person narrative that attaches to him)
dwells on his attempts to construct his own identity.

He identifies with Moldweorp because (a) they are both gentlemen, (b) they
have survived. The connection between (a) and (b) is quite arbitrary. This
information is given in the early paragraph that begins and ends with a
reference to "those who cared" (102). The first reference concerns
Porpentine's 'disguise' as just another tourist waiting for a lady. He
blends in with the scene, doesn't stand out or draw attention to himself. He
has succeeded if no one notices him. The concluding reference concerns his
identity as a gentleman spy; the audience here includes posterity, in which
case he has succeeded (established the right kind of reputation) if he is
noticed. In each case, recognition functions differently and Porpentine
poses in order to watch others watching him.