... as a "growing obsession". Oedipa gains more knowledge, which feeds her obsession, and drives her to continue to find the hidden truth. Pynchon uses the phrase ""bringing something of herself"" in quotations to show that they are Oedipa's words about herself. Her hope is entirely her own, nobody else wishes for the same thing. Her quest for self-betterment is shown to ... emotions to. The fact that her realization of what has happened to her takes place at a wake adds to the importance and meaning of what is said. Her words are important and provide the conclusion of Pynchon's argument. ...

• Word Count: 3055
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School