Jon Markloff
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Hello all, I have just finished reading (audio book version) the book and wanted to see what others thought of two thoughts I’ve had.
First, how much are we supposed to admire and agree with prof for his political machination, especially as the book progresses? I think particularly of the congress, which he creates to give others something to do, then circumvents to pass the declaration, and the diplomatic trip to earth where he intentionally antagonizes the representatives in order to be sure that they reject them outright. Are we like Manuel supposed to accept that he is smarter than everyone so everything he does is the best option? Is the fact that his ideas are not implemented because some others not under his control present a constitution and it is ratified despite his reluctance allow us an opening to criticize his policy?
The second question that I have I feel is connected, which is the strong identification to he American revolution. I feel safe saying that we are meant to identify between the two, due to the explicit dates uses, and many of the quotes repeated; often by prof himself. However I see little to allegorize as, beyond the dates, little resembles the real events or people. What connections do you think we should draw from the parallel suggested?
First, how much are we supposed to admire and agree with prof for his political machination, especially as the book progresses? I think particularly of the congress, which he creates to give others something to do, then circumvents to pass the declaration, and the diplomatic trip to earth where he intentionally antagonizes the representatives in order to be sure that they reject them outright. Are we like Manuel supposed to accept that he is smarter than everyone so everything he does is the best option? Is the fact that his ideas are not implemented because some others not under his control present a constitution and it is ratified despite his reluctance allow us an opening to criticize his policy?
The second question that I have I feel is connected, which is the strong identification to he American revolution. I feel safe saying that we are meant to identify between the two, due to the explicit dates uses, and many of the quotes repeated; often by prof himself. However I see little to allegorize as, beyond the dates, little resembles the real events or people. What connections do you think we should draw from the parallel suggested?