Sabrina Filmon
October 6th,2 2017
Honors English 2
Period 3
The Doppler Effect, and How It Changes Perspective
In the context of an approaching future, events will quickly come by, yet departing memories seem to pass by slowly. This idea is called “The Doppler Effect,” and is exemplified throughout The Angle of Repose. During the course of the novel, this effect applies to various characters as they continue through life, and reflect back on their past experiences. Susan and Oliver experience the doppler effect on many occasions which helps Lyman change his perspective on their past.
Susan is the main focus in the novel, and is is someone who Lyman heavily analyzes based upon her experiences and challenges in life. He learns many things about his grandmother, as the book continues as well. She is a determined artist and wants to make something good of herself in the world. When she meets Oliver, Susan never would have thought her life would go in such a way. She experiences the Doppler Effect whilst heading on her many adventures with Oliver. She writes of her experiences to her best friend Augusta back in New York. For example: “It is a life without much stimulation or excitement...I have no right to belittle this place [where] we shall spend our lives until Oliver gives up being a field engineer. ” (pg 375). Susan’s remark signifies what the …show more content…
He was an adventurous businessman, always looking for a change when times got too dull. “The Doppler Effect,” is significant during the times Oliver realized he had a drinking problem. “You’re drunk, she said. ‘Are you even sorry?’ ‘Are you even ashamed?” (pg 427). Susan believes that her husband’s problem has been going on for awhile. Looking back, it is understandable why Oliver results alcohol. Many of his past projects have gone down hill, and he wants the future to arrive as quickly as
October 6th,2 2017
Honors English 2
Period 3
The Doppler Effect, and How It Changes Perspective
In the context of an approaching future, events will quickly come by, yet departing memories seem to pass by slowly. This idea is called “The Doppler Effect,” and is exemplified throughout The Angle of Repose. During the course of the novel, this effect applies to various characters as they continue through life, and reflect back on their past experiences. Susan and Oliver experience the doppler effect on many occasions which helps Lyman change his perspective on their past.
Susan is the main focus in the novel, and is is someone who Lyman heavily analyzes based upon her experiences and challenges in life. He learns many things about his grandmother, as the book continues as well. She is a determined artist and wants to make something good of herself in the world. When she meets Oliver, Susan never would have thought her life would go in such a way. She experiences the Doppler Effect whilst heading on her many adventures with Oliver. She writes of her experiences to her best friend Augusta back in New York. For example: “It is a life without much stimulation or excitement...I have no right to belittle this place [where] we shall spend our lives until Oliver gives up being a field engineer. ” (pg 375). Susan’s remark signifies what the …show more content…
He was an adventurous businessman, always looking for a change when times got too dull. “The Doppler Effect,” is significant during the times Oliver realized he had a drinking problem. “You’re drunk, she said. ‘Are you even sorry?’ ‘Are you even ashamed?” (pg 427). Susan believes that her husband’s problem has been going on for awhile. Looking back, it is understandable why Oliver results alcohol. Many of his past projects have gone down hill, and he wants the future to arrive as quickly as