Normal vs. Abnormal
Something I’ve
noticed about this book is that every character seems to have both normal and
abnormal qualities. But of course the most obvious example of this is with
Dick. Throughout the novel, we’ve heard him refer to himself as a “normal.” In
the third section, however, he admits that he has some qualities that he’s not
proud of, such as his attraction to pubescent girls. This was really shocking
to me, because all we had heard him say prior to that was how everything he did
was absolutely justified. After hearing the way he had been talking about his
attraction before, you would think that he was proud of it, and not at all
embarrassed. As I said earlier, this section has given us some insight into
Dick’s past, and now we’re hearing things from his viewpoint as well. And that
adds a new layer to this character. He actually has reservations and fears,
which makes him seem more human. I mean, he’s still not a good human, but at
least we know he’s not just a
bloodthirsty, narcissistic maniac. This section brought more light to this
character and showed us that no matter how many horrible things he’s done, he’s
still a person with feelings and insecurities like anyone else.
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