However, we do know this of the setting: Fat lives in California in the early 1970's. Aside from that, there is very, very little on the lines of setting.
Again, this story relies little on the plot. Fat is constantly discoursing about his theological and physical discoveries. However, it isn't to further the plot. It is done to present the belief structure of Fat and Dick (who may be one in the same). It is an odd situation, to read a novel where the plot is almost trivial for much of the story. Nonetheless, this is a book review, and plot is an important part of a book review. So, this book is the story of Horselover Fat. In the beginning, he experiences the suicide of a friend, and Fat believes that this is what triggers the mental breakdown that takes place throughout the whole book, "Horselover Fat's nervous breakdown began the day he got the phonecall from Gloria asking if he had any Nembutals" (Dick 9).
Early on in the story, Fat sees God. Well, it was more of a transaction of information then a sighting, an exchange. Fat had "got" God in the form of a pink laser. Through this laser, God had revealed many of the mysteries of the universe to Fat, "God, he told us, had fired a beam of pink light directly at him, at his head, his eyes; Fat had been temporarily blinded and his head ached for days . He lived for that light, that one particular color" (Dick 20). After this experience, he (Fat, not God) developed an odd "addiction" to God, "After he had encountered god, Fat developed a love for him which was not normal. It was not what is usually meant in saying that someone "loves God." With Fat it was an actual hunger" (Dick 20).
For the remainder of the book, Fat desperately tries to unravel the mystery of what had happened to him. He keeps a journal, which he calls his exegesis. In this, he records his thoughts on what the universe and God are really about. His exegesis is the main focus in his life throughout the book, and much of Valis is excerpts and thoughts taken from it.
Philip K. ... Lorenzo DiTommaso wrote an article titled "Redemption in Philip K. ... I disagree with his reference to this scene in the novel, and believe that Philip K. ... But I believe that Philip K. ... Philip K. ...
Philip K. Dick's novel Blade Runner is a unique ans exciting work combining not only elements of a work of science fiction but also of thriller and detective story. ... In his story Dick projects thoughts about science, religion and the notion of humanity, by creating a plot which evolves produvts of technological innovation, such as the androids. ... Even though the story was written in 1968, Dick successfully catches the same fears, doubts and questions about humanity, and eventually time proves him right, by showing that the same questions exist even now in our modern times. ... This h...
A question comes to your mind when you watch Ridley Scott's Blade Runner and when you read Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? ... Ridley Scott's portrayal of Rachel also differed greatly from Philip K. Dick's depiction. ... In the novel, Philip K. ...
Philip K. Dick uses Rick Deckerd as an example of why humanity cannot be defined by empathy. ... Philip K. ... Through the two characters of Rick Deckerd and John Isidore, Philip K. Dick tells us that empathy is not a defining human characteristic. ...
Moby Dick Synopsis Melville's novel Moby Dick tells us a strange journey of an ordinary seaman named Ishmael, who decided to go on a whaling voyage in Massachusetts during the 1840s. ... As the ship was destroyed by the Moby Dick, it sinks. ... Individualism in Moby Dick. Robert Shulman uses concepts from Philip Greven's 1977 book "The Protestant Temperament" to argue that Evangelical Protestants suppress their will and desires to subordinate themselves to God's will. ... Moby Dick is a great example of nature's destructive way. ...
However, dick was a very respectful young man. ... One day Dick saw a business opportunity. ... Dick ran to save him. ... Dick accepted with great eagerness. ... The story of Ragged Dick gives people hope. ...
Just as many people fear God they also feared Moby Dick. Moby Dick possesses an array of symbolic meanings for a variety of individuals. ... Melville shows that Moby Dick is capable of great violence. ... Moby Dick is symbolic of nature. ... It is evident that Moby Dick holds a great deal of power. ...
This helps him to build Dick Smith Electronic, Australian Geographic and Dick Smith Foods. ... Businesses Histories • Dick Smith Car Radios Dick Smith opened a car radio installation business in 1968 which later called "Dick Smith Car Radios". ... • Dick Smith Foods In 1999, Dick Smith starts a new business called Dick Smith Foods. ... • Dick Smith Foods Dick Smith Foods products are Australian made and owned Australian company. ... • Dick Smith Foods "Australian owned, profits stay here" is the principle that Dick Smith used in his Dick Smith Foods. ...
Biblical and Mythological Allusions in Moby Dick An allusion is a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. ... In Moby Dick, Herman Melville frequently uses biblical and mythological allusions. ... Melville not only used a number of biblical allusions in Moby Dick, but he also used many mythological allusions. ... Another mythological allusion Melville used in Moby Dick is mentioned of the Fares. ... The allusions in Moby Dick are to commonly known people and conflicts. ...