GRGR 1:2 Pirate's Mistake

[jporter]

On Nov 14, 2005, at 6:27 AM, jbor at bigpond.com wrote:

> Pirate's a man of his time and class, which accounts for some of those 
> prejudices. Explains them at least, if not excusing him entirely. I 
> also think he's shown to be handling his "talent" remarkably well, 
> though he's the one filtering the story here I guess. And he does come 
> off as somewhat less in control of things later on when we find out 
> about his fetish, and his fling with Scorpia Mossmoon. And that's 
> probably where "They" will get, or have got, their hooks into him, I'd 
> say.
>

Examining Pirate's "ins and outs" also helps to add depth to the
experience of the opening Evacuation scene. The fear and alienation
of the "old fellow" begin to seem more a combination of the experience
of whomever he is channeling, and Pirate's own. He is not a "happy
camper," either.  There is a lingering but latent realization, by Pirate
perhaps, but more so, by the reader, that a common thread connects
Pirate and the Evacuee.

Within the context of the novel, Pirate's innocence or guilt can be
measured in terms of his cooperation with Them. We'll see how
he fares. Likewise, Bloat, who does not fare well.

jody