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What is described as 'made all of seadrift'?
What is described as 'made all of seadrift'?
a jellyfish
How does Orr describe Mannie's hair when he first sees him?
How does Orr describe Mannie's hair when he first sees him?
fringed and graying
What does Mannie do when Orr refuses to give the name of the friend he borrowed Pharm Cards from?
What does Mannie do when Orr refuses to give the name of the friend he borrowed Pharm Cards from?
He claims that Orr borrowed his own card
What phrase does Mannie repeatedly say to Orr?
What phrase does Mannie repeatedly say to Orr?
How does Dr.Haber get to work?
How does Dr.Haber get to work?
What scent does Mannie give off when he sits next to Orr on the medical bed?
What scent does Mannie give off when he sits next to Orr on the medical bed?
How long has Dr.Haber been hypnotizing his patients?
How long has Dr.Haber been hypnotizing his patients?
With what emotion does Dr.Haber continually gaze at his mural?
With what emotion does Dr.Haber continually gaze at his mural?
What year was Dr.Haber born?
What year was Dr.Haber born?
Dr.Haber often said that the most valuable period of relationship with a patient is what?
Dr.Haber often said that the most valuable period of relationship with a patient is what?
Dr.Haber uses what tone when he first meets Orr?
Dr.Haber uses what tone when he first meets Orr?
The elevator guard's face was hanging above Orr like a ______?
The elevator guard's face was hanging above Orr like a ______?
What is the name of the elevator guard that tells Orr 'Easy now. Easy there'?
What is the name of the elevator guard that tells Orr 'Easy now. Easy there'?
How does Orr describe the medic when they first meet?
How does Orr describe the medic when they first meet?
Which one of Dr.Haber's patients was the hysteric with leprosy symptoms?
Which one of Dr.Haber's patients was the hysteric with leprosy symptoms?
Who falsely confesses to giving Orr their Pharm Card?
Who falsely confesses to giving Orr their Pharm Card?
Where did Aunt Ethel's car accident occur?
Where did Aunt Ethel's car accident occur?
What type of specialist is Dr.Haber?
What type of specialist is Dr.Haber?
What was the name of Dr.Haber's receptionist?
What was the name of Dr.Haber's receptionist?
What did Dr.Haber find beautiful about Orr?
What did Dr.Haber find beautiful about Orr?
What would Aunt Ethel wear when going into Orr's bedroom?
What would Aunt Ethel wear when going into Orr's bedroom?
You ain't been on the hook before is an example of?
You ain't been on the hook before is an example of?
The dialogue, 'So confuse 'em a little. They won't check,' is an example of which literary device?
The dialogue, 'So confuse 'em a little. They won't check,' is an example of which literary device?
The quote, 'He has wet dreams,' includes an example of?
The quote, 'He has wet dreams,' includes an example of?
The medic's pen went scribble scribble is an example of?
The medic's pen went scribble scribble is an example of?
He could hear the elevator whine up and stop, would be an example of which literary device?
He could hear the elevator whine up and stop, would be an example of which literary device?
The phrase, 'hogged the bathroom,' is an example of which literary device.
The phrase, 'hogged the bathroom,' is an example of which literary device.
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG) used for?
What is an electroencephalogram (EEG) used for?
The phrase, 'Orr would certainly have heard the scare stories about subjects being brain-damaged or killed,' includes an example of?
The phrase, 'Orr would certainly have heard the scare stories about subjects being brain-damaged or killed,' includes an example of?
What are the four mental states?
What are the four mental states?
It had not been Mount Hood it could not have been Mount Hood it was a horse it was a horse, is an example of?
It had not been Mount Hood it could not have been Mount Hood it was a horse it was a horse, is an example of?
What seems to be a characteristic of Mannie, according to the first chapter?
What seems to be a characteristic of Mannie, according to the first chapter?
What happened after the medic requested the names of the friends who gave the speaker their Pharm Cards?
What happened after the medic requested the names of the friends who gave the speaker their Pharm Cards?
After Orr talked with Dr.Haber for the first time, what did Dr.Haber conclude about Orr?
After Orr talked with Dr.Haber for the first time, what did Dr.Haber conclude about Orr?
Which one of Orr's 5 senses is above average?
Which one of Orr's 5 senses is above average?
What word did Dr.Haber not use to describe Orr?
What word did Dr.Haber not use to describe Orr?
When asked to reveal whose Pharm Card Orr borrowed, what did Orr say?
When asked to reveal whose Pharm Card Orr borrowed, what did Orr say?
Why did Orr only use Dexedrine for a shorter period of time?
Why did Orr only use Dexedrine for a shorter period of time?
What was Orr's necklace made of?
What was Orr's necklace made of?
What age was Orr when he had his first vivid dream?
What age was Orr when he had his first vivid dream?
How did Orr describe himself when it came to girls?
How did Orr describe himself when it came to girls?
Where does Orr work?
Where does Orr work?
What color is Orr's beard?
What color is Orr's beard?
What color are Orr's eyes?
What color are Orr's eyes?
Central Pontine Myelinolysis can be caused by which thing?
Central Pontine Myelinolysis can be caused by which thing?
After Orr agrees to try to dream for the first time, what happens next?
After Orr agrees to try to dream for the first time, what happens next?
Why is Orr afraid of dreaming?
Why is Orr afraid of dreaming?
How many platifoil envelopes did the stranger on the bed display?
How many platifoil envelopes did the stranger on the bed display?
What feature of the young medic is described as 'bad'?
What feature of the young medic is described as 'bad'?
Who does the medic say is trying to run the subway trains?
Who does the medic say is trying to run the subway trains?
How many kids does the medic say are suffering from kwashiorkor in the State Housing Complex?
How many kids does the medic say are suffering from kwashiorkor in the State Housing Complex?
What does the medic try to pretend the children's starvation in the State Housing Complex is?
What does the medic try to pretend the children's starvation in the State Housing Complex is?
What is on Dr.William Haber's big photographic mural in his office?
What is on Dr.William Haber's big photographic mural in his office?
Which of the following did George Orr NOT hear while going into his appointment with Dr.William Haber?
Which of the following did George Orr NOT hear while going into his appointment with Dr.William Haber?
What year was Dr.William Haber born?
What year was Dr.William Haber born?
What tone did Dr.William Haber keep during his appointment with George Orr?
What tone did Dr.William Haber keep during his appointment with George Orr?
What does the VTT stand for?
What does the VTT stand for?
How many recommendations for Minimal Protein Rations for the kids suffering with kwashiorkor were asked for but not received?
How many recommendations for Minimal Protein Rations for the kids suffering with kwashiorkor were asked for but not received?
Which of the following is NOT a description of how Orr felt when awakening from overdosing?
Which of the following is NOT a description of how Orr felt when awakening from overdosing?
What does Mannie refer to when saying 'couldn't find the fit'?
What does Mannie refer to when saying 'couldn't find the fit'?
What is one of the places that the police could send Mannie for the medication list on the Pharm Card that he borrowed?
What is one of the places that the police could send Mannie for the medication list on the Pharm Card that he borrowed?
How much of the population did Orr say was in VTT?
How much of the population did Orr say was in VTT?
How many nodes are in the trancap?
How many nodes are in the trancap?
What time did Orr start dreaming according to the analysis?
What time did Orr start dreaming according to the analysis?
What time did Dr.Haber tell Orr to come after work?
What time did Dr.Haber tell Orr to come after work?
What is one of the other names that Dr.Haber calls sleep?
What is one of the other names that Dr.Haber calls sleep?
Dr.Haber believes Orr is in what age bracket?
Dr.Haber believes Orr is in what age bracket?
Haber believes that the most valuable period of relationship with a patient is the first
Haber believes that the most valuable period of relationship with a patient is the first
Which of the following is NOT an effect of deprivation of dreams according to Haber?
Which of the following is NOT an effect of deprivation of dreams according to Haber?
According to Haber, what was the only function of talking?
According to Haber, what was the only function of talking?
How long had Orr's aunt been dead when he woke up?
How long had Orr's aunt been dead when he woke up?
Why did Orr's ex-wife want out of the marriage?
Why did Orr's ex-wife want out of the marriage?
What is the prosaic name for the Dream Machine?
What is the prosaic name for the Dream Machine?
On what floor of Willamette East Tower was Dr.William Haber's office located?
On what floor of Willamette East Tower was Dr.William Haber's office located?
Which of the following was NOT a mental state Haber claims will release the activity of the subconscious?
Which of the following was NOT a mental state Haber claims will release the activity of the subconscious?
What is Haber's specialty?
What is Haber's specialty?
How does Dr.Haber first greet Orr?
How does Dr.Haber first greet Orr?
Where was the paper when the medic scribbled on it?
Where was the paper when the medic scribbled on it?
Who does Dr.Haber guess Orr is when he first asks Penny who it is?
Who does Dr.Haber guess Orr is when he first asks Penny who it is?
What part does Haber find of Orr 'extraordinarily beautiful'?
What part does Haber find of Orr 'extraordinarily beautiful'?
What does Haber do twice when reacting to Orr's strange dream?
What does Haber do twice when reacting to Orr's strange dream?
How does Aunt Ethel die?
How does Aunt Ethel die?
What does Orr's dentist use?
What does Orr's dentist use?
What name does Haber mistake for Orr at first when getting records for the computer and testing hypnotic depth?
What name does Haber mistake for Orr at first when getting records for the computer and testing hypnotic depth?
What is Haber's height like compared to Orr's?
What is Haber's height like compared to Orr's?
The following line uses which literary device? 'I can't. I can't do it. I need help.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'I can't. I can't do it. I need help.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'For in the deep sea there is no compass but nearer and farther, higher and lower.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'For in the deep sea there is no compass but nearer and farther, higher and lower.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'What will the mind do, each morning, waking?'
The following line uses which literary device? 'What will the mind do, each morning, waking?'
The following line uses which literary device? 'One name...I won't get 'em in trouble. See, they'll just get a reprimand from the police, and HEW Control will keep check on their Pharm Cards for a year. Just a formality. One name.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'One name...I won't get 'em in trouble. See, they'll just get a reprimand from the police, and HEW Control will keep check on their Pharm Cards for a year. Just a formality. One name.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'The elevator guard's face was hanging above him like a paper lantern.'
The following line uses which literary device? 'The elevator guard's face was hanging above him like a paper lantern.'
What process involved impacting electrodes deep into the brain's sleep centers?
What process involved impacting electrodes deep into the brain's sleep centers?
What is V-C Induction?
What is V-C Induction?
What does a 'trancap' ensure for?
What does a 'trancap' ensure for?
Which of the follow was not a pioneer of Haber's field?
Which of the follow was not a pioneer of Haber's field?
Why do the elevator guards stop George Orr?
Why do the elevator guards stop George Orr?
What does the medic question George Orr about doing?
What does the medic question George Orr about doing?
Why is George Orr ordered to stay inside for the day after being questioned?
Why is George Orr ordered to stay inside for the day after being questioned?
What quality of the mural of Mount Hood is not present anywhere in the rest of the world of Lathe of Heaven?
What quality of the mural of Mount Hood is not present anywhere in the rest of the world of Lathe of Heaven?
Who recommends George Orr to Dr.William Haber?
Who recommends George Orr to Dr.William Haber?
What was the first thing George Orr changed in the real world from a dream?
What was the first thing George Orr changed in the real world from a dream?
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Study Notes
Characters and Relationships
- George Orr is the protagonist who experiences dreams that alter reality.
- Dr. William Haber is an oneirologist, often described as genial and jovial, who hypnotizes patients and explores the nature of dreams.
- Mannie serves as the elevator guard, known for his graying hair and considerate demeanor.
Dream Mechanics
- Orr's dreams are capable of changing elements of the real world, leading to his fear of dreaming.
- Dr. Haber introduces various terms related to sleep and dreams including S-state for sleep, and V-C Induction for hypnotization.
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) measures brain activity, crucial for understanding the mental states associated with dreams.
Key Elements and Themes
- Central Pontine Myelinolysis is linked to extreme alcoholism, reflecting themes of addiction and its effects.
- The narrative includes discussions of fear as a driving force, particularly as Orr is scared of his dreams' consequences.
- Juxtaposition of Orr’s vivid dreams with his waking life demonstrates the tension between reality and the subconscious.
Literary Devices
- The text employs several literary techniques:
- Similes and metaphors enhance imagery (e.g., elevator guard's face like a paper lantern).
- Repetition and anaphora emphasize Orr's emotional state (e.g., “I can’t” used for dramatic effect).
- Colloquial expressions and idioms illustrate characters’ speech patterns and social environment.
Psychological Context
- Dr. Haber believes the initial moments of interaction with a patient are pivotal, valuing the first ten seconds.
- The concept of "Voluntary Therapeutic Treatment" (VTT) involves psychological evaluation and the extent of the population involved in it.
- The storyline includes the physical and mental ramifications of drug use, particularly seen through Orr's experiences with Pharm Cards and medications.
Significant Plot Points
- Orr’s aunt, Ethel, dies in a freeway accident which is one of the first changes he makes concerning reality through his dreams.
- The medic suggests that 260 kids are suffering from kwashiorkor in a local housing complex, highlighting social issues.
- Mannie’s confusion during a security check reveals the bureaucratic frustrations within the healthcare system.
Personal Characteristics
- Orr exhibits traits of self-doubt, particularly regarding his attractiveness and skills with women, describing himself as "not a great stud."
- Dr. Haber describes Orr's eyes as "extraordinarily beautiful," indicating an emotional connection or fascination.
- Orr's necklace made of silvered steel serves as a symbolic personal item, reflecting his complex identity.
Scenes and Settings
- Dr. Haber's office is located on the 63rd floor of Willamette East Tower, illustrating a clinical, high-tech setting.
- Mount Hood features prominently in Dr. Haber's mural, contrasting Orr's bleak reality with the beauty he admires.
Societal Reflections
- Themes of societal neglect surface through discussions of childhood malnutrition and the medic's attempts to downplay serious health issues, reflecting on broader issues of care and responsibility.
- Relationships depicted, such as Orr’s with his ex-wife, showcase personal struggles against a backdrop of societal expectations about family and legacy.
Summary of Events
- The progression of Orr’s experiences begins with his admission to Dr. Haber and his ensuing attempts to harness and understand his dreams, which leads to an exploration of dreams' impact on reality and self-identity.
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