For the Future: An Examination of Conspiracy and Terror in the Works of Don Delillo

This thesis is divided into two chapters, the first being an examination of conspiracy and paranoia in Libra, while the second focuses on the relationship between art and terror in Mao II, “In the Ruins of the Future,” Falling Man, and Point Omega. The study traces how DeLillo’s works have evolved o...

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Main Author: Whelan, Ashleigh
Format: Others
Published: Digital Archive @ GSU 2011
Subjects:
Art
Online Access:http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/english_theses/104
http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1104&context=english_theses
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Summary:This thesis is divided into two chapters, the first being an examination of conspiracy and paranoia in Libra, while the second focuses on the relationship between art and terror in Mao II, “In the Ruins of the Future,” Falling Man, and Point Omega. The study traces how DeLillo’s works have evolved over the years, focusing on the creation of counternarratives. Readers are given a glimpse of American culture and shown the power of narrative, ultimately shedding light on the future of our collective consciousness.