VLVL2 (14) One without a label, 268-274

[Paul Mackin]

On Tue, 2004-02-24 at 07:57, Bandwraith at aol.com wrote:
> In a message dated 2/23/04 4:36:49 AM, isread at btopenworld.com writes:
> 
> << which in Brock's experience
> about covered it, except for the unforeseen sixth, the one without a label
> ..." (273). In this passage Frenesi isn't named; she is one of the crowd.
> Fitting her into his revised typology allows Brock to both master her and
> also assert himself as an insightful observer. This seems to be a key point, 
> >>
> 
> Yes. The whole confrontation goes along way towards disspelling
> any notions about Brock is not trying any federal trick in the book
> to manipulate and control what remains just beyond his grasp.
> 
> When this scene is reprised, with Zoyd in Frenesi's postion, and
> Frenesi inside the sedan, head forced down- as her hand was forced
> down on Weed's murder weapon earlier- Frenesi has learned how
> to play that unforseen sixth, and Zoyd (and Prairie) are saved.
> 
> She's a soldier: name, rank, serial number- and whatever means
> necessary to save the day. 
> 
>     as she moved closer, she shivered, tried to cross her
>     her arms, hug herself into an invisible shawl or the
>     memory of one she used to wear... (273)
> 
> She may keep her memory intact, even when abused, but she hardly, 
> if ever, looks back.
> 
> respectfully


The sadomasochistic allure of Nixonian Law and Order. All the beautiful
children.