Though the chaos and disorder of this novel made it a bit frustrating to read, I think it made us more deeply connect with Oedipa. We were forced to share and experience her feelings of confusion and bewilderment. The constant shifts and depictions of vague memories were hard to follow. The sense of confusion and mystery it creates for the reader mirrors Oedipa's feelings. Just as we are trying to solve our own mystery-the real meaning behind this text-Oedipa is attempting to uncover her own. I think Oedipa shows us how to be detectives of literature, and how to tanaciously dig to uncover truth and meaning. Not only in this text, but in all the rhetoric around us.
I think the feelings confusion and frustration also mirror the time period and connect the novel to our class. The 60's culture, one of "drugs, sex and rock n roll," turned to drugs and alcohol and music to escape their reality. They feel lost and frustrated so they turn to drugs and alcohol-We see this with Oedipa, her husband, Metzger, and her shrink. This could be representing how the 60's culture dealt with the feelings of hopelessness many experienced during this time of war.
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