(urth) Faterh Inire Theory cont.

[David Stockhoff]

I remember that now. Yes, the painted ceiling is not in a starship. Thanks.

On 12/11/2010 3:12 PM, Jerry Friedman wrote:
> *From:* Gerry Quinn <gerryq at indigo.ie>
> **
> > From: "David Stockhoff" <dstockhoff at verizon.net 
> <mailto:dstockhoff at verizon.net>>
> > > So a drop ceiling is simply a cover---in plain sight---for 
> something Wolfe does not reveal at all.
> ...
>
>
> Actually, he does reveal it.  "Beyond it I saw a network of slender 
> metal bars, and through
> them a vaulted ceiling with many moldings and a flaking painting [of] 
> clouds and birds."
> (CotNS, Ch. XVI.)
>
> > Still, if it isn't Jonas's ship, or a similar one, how does one 
> explain his observations (which
> > are confirmed by Severian) about the architecture of the place?
>
> As far as I can tell, all he observes is the drop ceiling, which he 
> might have seen on a ship or
> on the ground.
>
> A vaulted ceiling is a bit odd for a spaceship but quite normal for a 
> room built underground.
>
> > And when they found the transporter room, Jonas was instantly able 
> to activate the controls.
>
> That just suggests that at least some ground-based and ship-based 
> transporters are made the
> same way.  There's no obvious reason for them to be different, and an 
> obvious reason for them
> to be the same.
>
> I assume that if I were on an ocean liner, I'd know how to work the 
> phones.  Maybe a better
> analogy is that someone who could handle an ordinary motorboat could 
> probably handle
> a lifeboat.
>
> Jerry Friedman
>


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