Technological Bias: Is our Society Really "Equal" for All?
Throughout the pessimistic commentary of The Age of Earthquakes, there are
a few uncharacteristically sanguine themes within the novel. There are certain
section breaks within themes, where a certain counterclaim is introduced. For
example, towards the end of the novel, the focus shifts from the fall of humanity
to technology, to personal charisma and the presence of one's soul. These shifts
didn't happen often but were significant enough to disrupt the tone of the text as
a whole. In addition, there are many personal connections that can be easily made
within the novel. The inquisitive yet general nature of the text made it easy to relate
to. Because of this, each reader could interpret the given information differently
based on their experiences which is an interesting concept. This stands true for
most novels, however, The Age of Earthquakes connects directly to the reader, as
opposed to the reader finding things within a story they can relate to. Additionally, as
stated in the novel, social classes are obsolete. So how would people from various
backgrounds and experiences interpret this information differently? Would it be easier
for some than others to relate, as the majority of the novel is basing central claims
and ideas off of different forms and pieces of technology? The text does a thorough
job of outlining certain situations, making it easy to place one's self into the scenario.
But as an upper middle class caucasian, it's easy for me to place myself in this
technological realm. How does this ease vary within our country? Within our
community? Overall, this novel expresses ideas in a unique way and allows the
audience to interact with the idea of a self-inflicted downfall to technology in a
controlled and merely suggestive manner. (290) Lilli Dubler Hendricks 3A
a few uncharacteristically sanguine themes within the novel. There are certain
section breaks within themes, where a certain counterclaim is introduced. For
example, towards the end of the novel, the focus shifts from the fall of humanity
to technology, to personal charisma and the presence of one's soul. These shifts
didn't happen often but were significant enough to disrupt the tone of the text as
a whole. In addition, there are many personal connections that can be easily made
within the novel. The inquisitive yet general nature of the text made it easy to relate
to. Because of this, each reader could interpret the given information differently
based on their experiences which is an interesting concept. This stands true for
most novels, however, The Age of Earthquakes connects directly to the reader, as
opposed to the reader finding things within a story they can relate to. Additionally, as
stated in the novel, social classes are obsolete. So how would people from various
backgrounds and experiences interpret this information differently? Would it be easier
for some than others to relate, as the majority of the novel is basing central claims
and ideas off of different forms and pieces of technology? The text does a thorough
job of outlining certain situations, making it easy to place one's self into the scenario.
But as an upper middle class caucasian, it's easy for me to place myself in this
technological realm. How does this ease vary within our country? Within our
community? Overall, this novel expresses ideas in a unique way and allows the
audience to interact with the idea of a self-inflicted downfall to technology in a
controlled and merely suggestive manner. (290) Lilli Dubler Hendricks 3A
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