Thematic Analysis of Thomas Pynchon's Works

Thomas Pynchon's writing weaves threads through chaos to suggest a meta-reality in the collected intent of the realities he depicts. By following these threads, or themes, we can trace his meaning to the core of its design.


Entropy

Theoretical breakdown: a common theme to Pynchon's stories is heat death, or the evolution of activity in the universe to a state of stillness.
Sounds
Auditory harmonies: some of the many types of sound, or music, mentioned in Pynchon's works and interviews.


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