This paper is an analysis of how a writer of fiction with a strong sense of social and moral values uses the scientific history of the 18th century to convey his ideals in an historical novel. Through a constant showcasing of both scientific theories and historical embellishments, Pynchon builds his argument against the surveying of right lines upon the Earth. These lines, he believes, serve only to separate a people and allow a government to have a more total control over its divided citizens.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Horgan, Christopher James

Subject

• Community
• Culture

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042811-080808

Keyword

• Literature

Advisor

• Schachterle, Lance E.

Year

• 2011

Date created

• 2011-04-28

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright