White Noise

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(55)." The weather is something that is universally tangible in the sense that one can feel its effects. Heinrich may disagree much like he did on page 24. Howard became more sociable because of the discussion of the weather. Jack's focus on Hitler also dwells on the idea of tangible objects. On page 63 he states that, "Some people put on a uniform and feel bigger, stronger, and safer. It's in this area that my obsessions dwell." One of the bigger points to my argument comes in chapter 17. A comment from a colleague ("You look so harmless") compels Jack to go on a shopping spree. In attaining more valuables Jack finds comfort in his possessions (83-4).
There is miscommunication all over the story. From rumors about men in Mylex suits to rumors about dead deer at the Kung Fu Palace. Even the main character himself says that his family is "the cradle of the world's misinformation." He also states that, "Not to know is a weapon of survival (80-2)." All this comes into ...

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