Slothrop's Progress: London the secular city instructs him: turn any corner and he can find himself inside a parable.
In Thomas Pynchon's "Gravity's Rainbow", the character Slothrop navigates through London, a city rich with secular experiences and narratives. Each turn he takes reveals a new story or moral lesson, as the city acts as a reflective surface for the complexities of life. This exploration highlights how urban environments can serve as a backdrop for personal and philosophical growth.
Slothrop's journey in London suggests that life is comprised of interconnected tales,...