Wednesday, November 12, 2008

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Whilst reading through the first couple of pages of House of Leaves I came across the mention of the HG Wells historic radio reading of War of The Worlds from 1938. The widespread panic that occurred from this broadcast immediately reminded me of Karen's inability to enter or even comprehend what was in her own home. She is scared but what she is told. Much like the listeners of the War of the Worlds, who were actually believe that world was being invaded by an alien force. It plays on fear, Karen has disorder that causes her fear. She is claustrophobic, she is in an ever changing house, which confronts her ever changing fears. The house expands, he disorder becomes less and less, but as the house becomes tighter, he fears grow. The War of the Worlds reading plays on the fear of the listening public.
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3 comments:

Thomas Mikos said...

Good connection. I like how we both found ourselves referencing filmmakers. While yours is Welles' radio broadcast, it shows that he was a filmmaker by all means through how he crafts the story. Like Lennon said, this is an experience, not just a story, it relies heavily on how you imagine it all and plays off that. This all makes sense since Navidson himself is a photographer, one who tries to capture truth and yet everyone sees the end result differently. Did that make sense? I find I keep saying "does that make sense" after everything I write regarding House of Leaves, go figure.

November 12, 2008 at 4:42 PM
Kevin said...

I like the connection. That fear of sudden, inexplicable change...everyone gets it. Some more than others.

November 12, 2008 at 8:51 PM
Danaya's 21st Century American Lit Blogs said...

Great connection to the book...not knowing what to expect. Suspense is both in the clip and novel.

November 12, 2008 at 8:58 PM

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