Sunday, April 7, 2013

Blog Post #11- Fear of Death

My thesis is not going to perfect by any means in this blog post. I have had a very busy and hectic past few weeks and have yet to finish all of "White Noise." I am as lost with this book as about half of the other students in this class. However, I am going to do my best with what I have read so far!


By Fear Inside Of Me [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons: Fear Inside of me

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 Fear is one of the biggest motifs found in "White Noise" by Don DeLillo. Jack Gladney one of the main characters has an odd obsession with fear. Gladney is a college professor of the Department of Hitler Studies. Jack Gladney hides himself in his own world and reality to escape his fear of death. He finds a great sense of comfort while at the supermarket and finds shelter when teaching. Jack establishes his identity by naming himself J.A.K Gladney chairman of the department of HItler studies. 
                           


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  1. UnknownApril 8, 2013 at 12:27 AM

    Molly, I feel your pain. Busy last few weeks and seems like the next month will be very crazy. I can't wait till May 6, last day of school. Anyway, thanks for your blog this week. I know you feel lost and overwhelmed, but I think you have a good start to your essay. It is a bit rough and I think with a little ironing out it will be good. I like your motif of fear. I almost picked it myself, but instead choose "Noise." Wish me luck and same to you.

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