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Where does chapter 4 start?
Where does chapter 4 start?
Mars
Where was the picture taken that Jon is holding on Mars?
Where was the picture taken that Jon is holding on Mars?
An amusement park in New Jersey in July 1959
What day is it in the present when Jon is on Mars?
What day is it in the present when Jon is on Mars?
October 1985
How old is Jon on Mars?
How old is Jon on Mars?
What is the name of chapter 4?
What is the name of chapter 4?
What year is it when Jon has his flashback to him and his father?
What year is it when Jon has his flashback to him and his father?
What was Jon's father?
What was Jon's father?
What did Jon's father do with his watches?
What did Jon's father do with his watches?
When did Jon go to Princeton?
When did Jon go to Princeton?
When did Jon graduate?
When did Jon graduate?
Where did Jon go after he graduated?
Where did Jon go after he graduated?
Where does Jon meet Janey?
Where does Jon meet Janey?
When were Jon and Janey dating?
When were Jon and Janey dating?
When do Jon and Janey break up?
When do Jon and Janey break up?
Why are Jon and Janey in New Jersey?
Why are Jon and Janey in New Jersey?
What happened to Janey's watch?
What happened to Janey's watch?
When do Jon and Janey get back from Jersey?
When do Jon and Janey get back from Jersey?
How did Jon become Dr. Manhattan?
How did Jon become Dr. Manhattan?
What is Jon's last name?
What is Jon's last name?
What does Janey do when Jon is locked in the chamber?
What does Janey do when Jon is locked in the chamber?
What is the only picture of Jon?
What is the only picture of Jon?
When is Jon's funeral?
When is Jon's funeral?
How does Jon get the hydrogen atom?
How does Jon get the hydrogen atom?
Where does he meet Ozymandias?
Where does he meet Ozymandias?
What does Jon predict while fighting with Janey?
What does Jon predict while fighting with Janey?
What happens with Jon and Janey?
What happens with Jon and Janey?
When does Jon's father die?
When does Jon's father die?
When do Jon and Laurie move in together?
When do Jon and Laurie move in together?
How does Wally Weaver die?
How does Wally Weaver die?
When does Jon meet the Comedian?
When does Jon meet the Comedian?
What is Ozymandias's real name?
What is Ozymandias's real name?
Where is Adrian's house?
Where is Adrian's house?
Who is Drieberg?
Who is Drieberg?
What is the quote at the end of chapter 4?
What is the quote at the end of chapter 4?
Whose house are we in at the beginning of chapter 5?
Whose house are we in at the beginning of chapter 5?
What does the note say Moloch finds in his house?
What does the note say Moloch finds in his house?
What is chapter 5 called?
What is chapter 5 called?
Why did Rorschach come to Moloch's house?
Why did Rorschach come to Moloch's house?
What disease does Moloch have?
What disease does Moloch have?
What does Dr. Manhattan do to Moloch?
What does Dr. Manhattan do to Moloch?
Where does Rorschach tell Moloch to leave the note?
Where does Rorschach tell Moloch to leave the note?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4 Highlights
- Chapter 4 is titled "The Watchmaker."
- The story begins on Mars, portraying Jon Osterman (Dr. Manhattan) reflecting on his past.
- Jon is 56 years old during this time, and the present date is October 1985.
- A significant flashback occurs to August 7, 1945, when Jon was 16, highlighting his relationship with his father, a watchmaker.
- Jon's father threw watches off a balcony after learning about the atomic bomb, symbolizing a desire for Jon to have a better future.
- Jon attended Princeton University and graduated in 1958 with a PhD in atomic physics.
- Post-graduation, Jon went to Gila Flats on May 12, 1959.
Personal Relationships and Events
- Jon first meets Janey Slater in a bar in 1959; they start dating in 1963 and break up in 1966.
- Their relationship is contextualized by Jon visiting friends in New Jersey, where Janey's mother resides.
- A pivotal incident occurs when Janey's watch breaks and gets stepped on, illustrating their strained relationship.
- Jon undergoes a transformation into Dr. Manhattan after a lab accident involving a chamber malfunction while retrieving Janey's watch.
- The only photograph of Jon is with Janey at the amusement park.
Key Transformative Events
- Jon's father passes away from cancer in 1969.
- Jon and Laurie move in together on her 20th birthday, demonstrating a new chapter in Jon's life.
- A significant loss for Jon occurs when Wally Weaver, a close associate, also dies of cancer.
- Jon first encounters the Comedian in Saigon, marking interactions with other key characters in the narrative.
Chapter 5 Highlights
- Chapter 5 is titled "Fearful Symmetry."
- The chapter opens in Moloch’s residence, where Rorschach investigates Dr. Manhattan's connection to cancer.
- Moloch, suffering from cancer, discovers a note that ominously reads "Behind you," creating tension.
- Rorschach aims to uncover information relevant to Dr. Manhattan and his enemies, suggesting a deeper conspiracy.
- A notable moment involves Dr. Manhattan forcibly pushing Moloch into a fridge, highlighting his detachment and the tension in their relationship.
Character Introductions
- Ozymandias, whose real name is Adrian Veidt, plays a crucial role in the narrative, with his whereabouts in Antarctica impacting the storyline.
- The identity of Nite Owl is revealed as Dan Dreiberg, establishing connections among the heroes.
- The chapter weaves a complex tapestry of relationships and interactions, emphasizing the psychological impacts and consequences of their actions.
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