AtD/VL: The Traverse Clan

[rich]

Guten Tag, Kai

- Anarcho-syndicalism:
Pynchon transformed an inherent attraction to anarchism (political and
otherwise), a romantic attachment even, and colored his work with to
him I would argue as a recognition of its pre-ordained failure which
tinges the work with emotional weight. Whether it be a lament for
'America' (a place), alternate worlds (as in AtD), sloth (Profane,
Slothrop), unions, California, etc. At the least thats what attracts
me to the work. I think most of us believe that, no? trying to fight
the good fight despite some premonition of political doom. maybe
others are more optimistic.


- Disloyal women:
Thought about this one. I know some scholars (women in fact) who scorn
the easy explanation of Frenesi's pussy doing the talking in her life.
But Pynchon may just turning tables, women free to act and rebel even
if we don't really go along with their actions.
But family is paramount--AtD being the ultimate statement on that. The
Zombinis who are portrayed with such love by Pynchon and even the Reef
Yashmeen Cyprian circle--all outsiders, lone wolfs, no attachment
types who yes bond initially on a sexual level but become another form
of family for sure beyond lust which redeems them. funny how of the
three brothers Reef is the one to settle down.

"man turns his back on his family--he just ain't no good"--Springsteen

rich