Jeffrey Jiang

Jeffrey 2000

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@EschbachJackie @litwithlayton I agree- natural states are more of a cyclic chain of reliance rather than a hierarchy otherwise the edge case would fail. If there is a hierarchy, who would the top rely on and why would those below exist if there is no reliance for the top? #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton Knowledge and awareness about our surroundings hide in plain sight. It just takes perspective to notice them and point out that it is indeed water. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

The indirect and hidden way of killing people was a nice parallel to the shadowy nature of the Cold War. It was more about reconnaissance and subtle moves more than upfront war as Barzov reveals at the end. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

The game of chess is purely logical and the twist of emotions changes the weights of each pieces undermining the logic. Similar to the US actions where some diplomatic movements were more influenced by emotion than logic and reason. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton In a way, it's similar to how we give prisoners a last meal or last drink to enjoy pleasures before dying. To this society, their pleasure can be in a more sexual form because they're so deprived of it. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton Thought V was again criticizing the super idealistic ideas of some Baby Boomer Americans. Many disliked the increase of sexuality in culture especially with the increase in feminine movement. V points out that this blank reality might not be what Americans actually want #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton I think that V is making an argument that humans are emotion-driven and can let them cloud judgement. V symbolizes this well through the school of the blind and Catharine's impulsive decisions to just cave to Newt. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@yashage_lit I would actually disagree. Newt's very selective in his choice of words and the way he interacts with Catharine's feelings. In the end, he actually does end up winning Catharine over as if he knew he would be able to the whole time. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton From a more conservative standpoint, I would argue that it might have also been criticism towards civil rights group in the 1960s. Some more extreme components of these groups advocated for absolute equality, something that V parallels to criticizing communism. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton That what American's deem as "equality for all" isn't necessarily what many actually want. While it's ingrained in our Declaration of Independence, he points out that America is a place for fairness to thrive (AA, Tax brackets, etc) #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton Any belief, whether it is religious or not, can blind a person with enough effort and time. Yet, these ideas are not necessarily the same as one's morals and can easily twist which can create internal conflicts. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@yashage_lit Interesting point Yash, I think that the author's purpose in excluding Jack helped provide greater insight into Fiona's life. In a way, Jack held Fiona down and we would never be able to truly understand Fiona's ethics and thought processes with the distraction of Jack #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@itsme_em_b @LKoncsol I agree; to some extent, part of the relationship issues between Fiona and Jack is the lack of transparency that Fiona doesn't help with by not sharing any of her thoughts with Jack. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@domedarsh1001 @domedarsh1000 @AlanJiDad I certainly agree with the parallels between the two men, but I also saw Adam as the opposite of Jack with his romantic poems and extreme devotion, whether that is to religion or Fiona. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton @EschbachJackie I don't think his intentions were to diss religion but rather shed light on those that have been blindly told to follow religion by their parents. I think it's more about wanting people to take a step back, and if they're fine with their religious values then so be it #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton Fiona's kiss is her twisted way of trying to find love from a child that she has always wanted. She sees Adam as her "son" and hopes that this kiss might solidify that fantasy by creating a more intimate relationship, whether that is sexual or not. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

On a larger level, Adam could see Fiona as her new mother as she's helped save him. As the Oedipus complex might suggest, he might be misinterpreting his feelings towards Fiona and see his biological parents as the same-sex complement. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@sarahliucifer Adam's loss of faith might help liberate him from the religious view he's been forced to follow all his life, but I feel like this letter might be an overstep and he wants to explore things that aren't ethical irrelevant of religion. #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@EschbachJackie @Nanditaa_K It's ethically questionable but how much can we really question Adam for his decision. After all, on his death bed, his parents are all he really wants and then there's also living with the grief of "disappointing" his parents. Seems like a Lose-Lose situation #laylit20

[Jeffrey Jiang @Jeffrey98367332]

@litwithlayton Could be a reminder to touch back in reality. Prior, she could experience a new life without any tensions with Jack and was even able to spend some time experiencing what it's like to have a son. Jack coming back just reminds her that all of it were still only dreams #laylit20