Unraveling Clockwork 31-35

Questions and Answers

Match the following characters with their corresponding actions:

Dr. Calminius = Tells Carl that he can control the future Carl = Feels afraid and tries to dodge the approaching figure Iron Soul = Moves towards Carl with its sword

Match the following objects with their descriptions:

The figure of a knight = A piece of metal sculpture on the sledge The sword = Sharp enough to make Carl bleed The old clock = Used as a metaphor for life's inevitability The little sledge = Vehicle carrying the figure of the knight

Match the following phrases with their meanings:

Wind up the future = Control the outcomes of events The world has no choice but to obey = The idea that the future is predetermined Risk failure = Be prepared for the possibility of not succeeding Avoid the shame = Escape the embarrassment of not achieving something

Match the following events with their consequences:

<p>Carl wishes for a figure for the clock = Dr. Calminius reveals the knight figure on the sledge Carl touches the sword = He bleeds from his fingers Carl dodges away from Iron Soul = The figure follows him and corners him Carl asks Dr. Calminius to make the figure stop = The narrative does not reveal the outcome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Philosophy of Clockwork

Dr. Calvinia believes that our lives are like clockwork, and the future can be controlled just like a mechanism in a clock.
He argues that by wishing for something, one can wind up the future and make it obey, just like winding a clock.
However, Carl disagrees and believes that achieving something requires hard work, training, and the willingness to risk failure.
Dr. Calvinia presents Carl with a figure for the clock as a manifestation of what he wished for.
The figure is a perfect piece of metal sculpture, a knight in armor made of gleaming silvery metal, with a sharp sword.
Carl is fascinated by the detail and craftsmanship of the sculpture.
Dr. Calvinia reveals that the figure works by clockwork or possibly some kind of evil goblin with delicate machinery.
The figure starts moving, raising its sword and turning its helmeted head to look for Carl.
Carl becomes alarmed and tries to back away, but the figure continues to move closer.
The figure pins Carl in a corner with its sword, causing Carl to panic and ask Dr. Calvinia to make it stop.
The story explores the philosophical implications of controlling the future and the consequences of wishing for something without putting in the necessary effort.
It also raises questions about the nature of the figure and how it is able to move.