aw. Re: Monk's motto or: Is Against the Day in favour of the Night?

[Kai Frederik Lorentzen]

>According to the quote, "It's always night" would be the natural
>condition of things, with light being the exception.  This is the case
>with the universe, isn't it?  At least literally it is:  vast amounts
>of dark void (and dark matter as well) with points of light widely
>scattered about.  But that's not necessarily a good condition.  That's
>why WE (not THEY) need light.
>
>Those that "oppose light would be against the day."
>

Hi David,
I can see your argument. Makes much sense as far as natural light (sunshine) 
is concerned. What confuses me is the factor of artificial light, that is of 
fastly growing importance in the period the novel is covering. From 
electrification with its change of the urban landscape to full size 
industrialization (including war industry) and from photography and 
flashlights to the moving pictures on the screen. This is, (not only) in 
Pynchon's world, not necessarily a good development. How could this fit into 
your argument? Perhaps like this: THEY fight against the day (and the 
equilibrium of night and day!) by turning the night into an artificial 
daytime zone wherein limitless exploitation takes place over and over again. 
What do you think?

Best greetings,
Kai