M&D Deep Duck 6: Equator-crossing and the Royal Baby

[kelber at mindspring.com]

Thanks, James! I'd completely forgotten that passage in GR. Hard not to wonder if Pynchon himself ever endured the ceremony. I guess there's not much on record about his naval career, other than what he writes about in the intro to Slow Learner.

Laura

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From: James Robertson 

Sent: Jan 23, 2015 1:09 AM

To: pynchon -l 

Subject: M&D Deep Duck 6: Equator-crossing and the Royal Baby



Joining in late on the group read so my apologies if this has already been covered. Just wanted to point out the similarities between the equator crossing ceremonies described in M&D chapter 6 and the same which are mentioned briefly in GR in relation to Chiclitz, he of Major Marvy’s party.
I have posted the two relevant passages on my blog. Here is the link:
http://themutedposthorn.com/2015/01/equator-crossing-and-the-royal-baby/

Once again, apologies if this has been covered.
Your humble servant, 
James Robertson

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