I think what the Crying of Lot 49 has to do with our course topic is the time period in which the story took place. Since our course is about the Vietnam War during the 60s, it would suggest a turbulent time of social reform, the explosion of drug use, and the ongoing unpopular Vietnam War. In regards to the book, Oedipa finds herself in a world of disorder. She hallucinates often like the moment when she hears of her ex-boyfriend's death. She begins to remember all the things about him when they were together. Drugs and alcohol caused her to commit infidelity as she tries to execute Pierce's will. As the story progresses, her world becomes encompassed around her trying to solve the conspiracy of the horn symbol.
I think the way Pynchon wrote the Crying of Lot 49 fits in well with the context of the story. To be honest, this book was confusing as hell. I did not know what was going on, and I honestly had to seek help from other resources. But I think this is what Pynchon intended to do. The book is confusing because he wants the readers to feel how it was like during the 60s in which this story takes place. It's a time of change and chaos. It's confusing for people. People are using more drugs and expressing their sexuality more. I sort of have a feeling now that I read the book of the turbulent times of the 60s and I can now find this book more relevant to the class.
I could not relate anything with Oepida. At times I was more confused than she was. I think her detective strategies are better than mines. I had no clue to where she was going or where she will be.
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