47 pages 1 hour read

Thomas Pynchon

V.

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1963

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Benny Profane exists on the fringes of society. What does his struggle to form meaningful relationships say about the world he inhabits?

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Stencil is a key figure in V., particularly as his research and interpretations inform the chapters set in the past. How does Stencil’s personality shape these chapters?

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Characters stitch together an understanding of reality based on the many subjective interpretations of the world around them. Are there any objective truths in the novel?

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