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richardfangnail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
>Why was the Black Freighter raft story included in the novel - was it
>symbolically linked with the main story?
Yes, on multiple levels. The protagonist of that story seems to reflect
Rorschach in
his ruthless (insane) pursuit of justice. Later on, he becomes more
clearly a reflection
of Veidt, who similarly wrought great destruction in pursuit of a goal he
thought was
worthwhile. It is no coincidence that, in his last conversation with Dr.
Manhattan,
where Veidt is looking (unsuccessfully) for validation, Veidt mentions
dreams of a
Black ****p...
Alexx
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