Is it possible that that is the last time I have drawn the head of Henry David Thoreau? The neck-hair veins of Emerson? Why, it was a mere 11 months ago to the day that they were born.
But, in history, is anyone ever truly dead?
– Count Dolby von Luckner
I love The Minister’s Black Veil by Hawthorne. And I will make no apology for this fact.
(Of course, this will be more relevant when the actual inset panel and quote from Minister’s Black Veil gets added to this episode…)
–Geoff
http://www.ftg-comic.com/2008/10/21/index.php
Melvorne VS. Thoremerson. Will an overwhelming faith in the powers of man to honestly live by his own lights triumph over a dark distrust of the black parts of the souls of men? Monster fights monster. The victory of one spells the end of America. The victory of the other… who can say?
It all takes place in Episode 165: By Necessity, by Proclivity, and by Delight, we all Quote!
– Geoff and The Count
Some will say that American Transcendentalism is not actually diametrically opposed to the writings and thoughts of Melville and Hawthorne, that all of them share a fundamental concern for the maintenance of the individual’s status amongst the homogenizing influence of society. Then again, I’m pretty sure that you could start any high school essay about any book ever by Mad-Libbing
“Among the themes in ____________(author’s name)’s __________________ (Book by aforementioned author), that of the individual’s place in society must be considered one of the top three or so”
and get by just fine. So, barring that, I’m happy to take Newton’s explanation, tuck it inside my conscience, and enjoy another night of beating on sewer rats with Frederic Chopin.
– Count Dolby von Luckner