1. The Search for Truth and the Emptiness that Follows
Hilarious states; "And part of me wanted to believe - like a child hearing, in perfect safety, a tale of horror." ... Pynchon describes the power of the promise of hidden truth with his imagery of the small child. ... The unknown and frightening images that can fill a child's room at night are incorporated to show how the belief in hidden truth can often seem to be real and take form. ... Pynchon argues that a belief in hidden truth is safe and healthy - like a child's belief in monsters - however following that belief will lead to disaster. ... It is like being a child and not bei...
- Word Count: 3055
- Approx Pages: 12
- Grade Level: High School