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Re: The Wave



In a message dated 7/15/2003 9:14:17 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
sschrade@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> I believe Pete is using this short story to comment, in a round about
> manner, on his recent trials &tribulations; but what exactly is he try-
> ing to tell us?  What can we take away from this tale that will shed
> light on Pete's state of mind?
> 

Scott, you asked many good questions, so I'll will take a stab at a few of 
them.


The initial feeling I got from reading it was the feeling of power coming 
from the powerless.  The doomed man saw something in common with a person of no 
stature and the connection was made.  They both had red hair.  The others 
around were apparently in control of his destiny, but the little wave from the 
insignificant one removed all control over him from them.

The crowd were wanting a show.  The folks in power were exercising their 
power and enjoying the superior feeling it gave them over another human being.  
The small child, who's senses were still pure looked at him and noticed he was a 
person.  And waved.


Jon in Mi.