Everything is Everywhere /// Elijah Mahn

     This Book makes me feel as though I've had something from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The thing in question is Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. I will state what that is verbatim: "The absolute best drink in the universe is Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster, the effect of which is similar to having your brains smashed out with a slice of lemon, wrapped around a large, gold brick." Despite the fact that everything is finally coming to fruition, Dickens is still painful to read. His metaphors are STILL GOING ON, AND NOT GETTING ANY BETTER! However, now it is at least bearable. But enough on this, It's time to discuss everything that Charles has thrown into a blender, but forgotten to put a lid on.

    Here are several things that are going on, and what we can determine to FINALLY understand what is going on.We have discovered that Mr. Guppy is not a flat character, as he stands up to Mr. Tulkinghorn, congrats, you finally grew a spine! Now go apologize to Esther for being so shallow as to judge her by looks alone. Charles Dickens has also demonstrated that he can even make sunshine sad, when he uses it in the metaphor that foreshadows that Mr. Tulkinghorn's days are numbered. Lady Deadlock and Esther are related, surprising few readers, and both of them are incredibly tactful, as well as related to literally everything in this book. Tulkinghorn keeps getting worse, threatening Lady Dedlock with her story by telling it in public, but omitting the people's names. Richard has continued to make bad decisions, expecting a windfall from the case, to no one's surprise, his giving away the store has left him broke, and in poor standing as far as his prospects go. This is partially due to him being taken advantage of by Mr. Skimpole, who we get to see in further detail, when Mr. Jarndyce and Esther g to his house and see his family. Later, Mr. Jarndyce proposes to Esther... ... and she accepts... ... This is definitely not weird at all, Esther, your guardian proposes to you, and you say yes... Okay then... Moving on, we also see Jo again, and he talks about how Esther attempted to care for him, but he ran away, and was taken to a hospital by Detective Bucket (The weird names continue.) This demonstrates Esther's care for other's who cannot help themselves, even putting herself at risk. Overall, many plots are coming to a head, some have yet to be fulfilled, and some have only just now been introduced.


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  1. This post was incredibly relatable. To add to the complexity of Mr. Guppy, did you notice he was exceedingly uncomfortable when he is discussing Richard's situation with Mr. Weevle? He says, "he wouldn't keep out of Jarndyce, and I suppose he's over head and ears in debt." (489-90). This is oddly perceptive for such a (previously thought) gullible character, and I am coming to begrudgingly admire how Dickens shaped him into such an unpredictable character. Either way, Guppy knows what's up: Richard's increasing debt.

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    1. Thank You! Your comments on Mr. Guppy are very insightful, but also humorous. What's up? Richard's Debt! Lol. Good one!

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  2. If I'm not mistaken, I vaguely recall a conversation in which you made the same statement involving the "Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster." I'm glad to see you worked it into your blog. It's fairly descriptive and accurate when it comes to explaining Dickens. Hopefully it will all conclude soon, but until then, alas, the metaphors must go on ("show must go on").

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  3. I'm glad you worked in the comment about sunshine, and Dickens use of it in an almost sorrowful way. Sunshine is usually something that causes someone to think of happy things, and I am kind of impressed that Dickens was able to turn it around into something that is upsetting for a character. It's something that I, as a writer, took note of as something that impressed me. -- Breanna Poole

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