ATDDTA (6) 160 - 161

[David Morris]

On 4/2/07, bekah <bekah0176 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> ATDDTA (6)   160 - 161
>
> Ghosts are a regular motif in  Pynchon's works,  particularly when dealing with history.

Ghost (and Thanatoids) have a sort-of conscience burdening aspect in
Pynchon's writing.  They may have an oppressing aspect if the subject
they're dealing with is resistant to their messages.  Or they may have
an enlightening effect, bringing a wayward character back to his/her
senses (as we'll see later on in AtD).

David Morris