In Jonathan Lethem's "Amnesia Moon," the narrative reflects on the contrast between the unchanging nature of the earth and the chaotic tendencies of humanity. The author illustrates how the physical landscape—comprising vast expanses of sand, water, and asphalt—remains constant, in stark contrast to the restless and unpredictable behavior of people who inhabit it. The earth embodies a sense of permanence that humans seem incapable of recognizing.
Everett, a character in the...