![]() ![]() ![]() The mystery of music is a wise solution for this violence problem which Victor and Junior symbolize. The point is simply this: it is very, very difficult to climb a mountain, and it's even harder to complete the quest toward "Big Mom," because that means they will have to endure trials, like the violence of Victor and Junior. This is a metaphor for divine enlightenment, which is very common in literature, going as far back as Moses climbing the mountain of Sinai, all the way to Egyptian mythology about manmade temple mountains (pyramids) and their potential value in the deification of kings. He points Robert, the mystery man, to Big Mom, the mountain-dwelling woman. The mysterious man with a guitar is a kind of archetypal visitor, because he is perplexing to Thomas, because Thomas hosts him as a guest, and because Thomas understands Robert's quest. Thomas and the stranger are an important pair of characters to consider when attempting to bring this novel into a kind of clarity. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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