Watchmen Chapters 4/5 Flashcards

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Where does chapter 4 start?

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?

October 1985

How old is Jon on Mars?

56 Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of chapter 4?

The Watchmaker Signup and view all the answers

What year is it when Jon has his flashback to him and his father?

August 7th, 1945 Signup and view all the answers

What was Jon's father?

A watchmaker Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's father do with his watches?

He threw them over a balcony after reading that the atomic bomb had been dropped. Signup and view all the answers

When did Jon go to Princeton?

1948 Signup and view all the answers

When did Jon graduate?

1958 with a PhD in atomic physics Signup and view all the answers

Where did Jon go after he graduated?

Gila Flats on May 12th, 1959 Signup and view all the answers

Where does Jon meet Janey?

At a bar in 1959 Signup and view all the answers

When were Jon and Janey dating?

1963 Signup and view all the answers

When do Jon and Janey break up?

1966 Signup and view all the answers

Why are Jon and Janey in New Jersey?

Because Jon was visiting friends and Janey's mother lives there Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Janey's watch?

The band broke and it fell, and a fat man stepped on it Signup and view all the answers

When do Jon and Janey get back from Jersey?

August 1959 Signup and view all the answers

How did Jon become Dr. Manhattan?

He went to get Janey's watch from his lab coat and got locked in the chamber, which transformed him. Signup and view all the answers

What is Jon's last name?

Osterman Signup and view all the answers

What does Janey do when Jon is locked in the chamber?

She says she can't watch; he begs her to stay. Signup and view all the answers

What is the only picture of Jon?

The one of him and Janey at the amusement park Signup and view all the answers

When is Jon's funeral?

September Signup and view all the answers

How does Jon get the hydrogen atom?

The government hires him and wants him to wear a helmet; he doesn't want to so he brands himself with the hydrogen atom. Signup and view all the answers

Where does he meet Ozymandias?

At a charity event Signup and view all the answers

What does Jon predict while fighting with Janey?

That Wally was gonna bring the earring and they would have sex. Signup and view all the answers

What happens with Jon and Janey?

He falls in love with 16-year-old Laurie and Janey leaves him upset. Signup and view all the answers

When does Jon's father die?

In 1969 of cancer Signup and view all the answers

When do Jon and Laurie move in together?

On her 20th birthday in Washington Signup and view all the answers

How does Wally Weaver die?

Of cancer Signup and view all the answers

When does Jon meet the Comedian?

In Saigon Signup and view all the answers

What is Ozymandias's real name?

Adrian Veidt Signup and view all the answers

Where is Adrian's house?

Antarctica Signup and view all the answers

Who is Drieberg?

The Nite Owl Signup and view all the answers

What is the quote at the end of chapter 4?

I should have become a watchmaker, Einstein. Signup and view all the answers

Whose house are we in at the beginning of chapter 5?

Moloch's Signup and view all the answers

What does the note say Moloch finds in his house?

Behind you Signup and view all the answers

What is chapter 5 called?

Fearful Symmetry Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rorschach come to Moloch's house?

To find out about the list that relates to Dr. Manhattan giving people cancer. Signup and view all the answers

What disease does Moloch have?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does Dr. Manhattan do to Moloch?

Pushes him into the fridge Signup and view all the answers

Where does Rorschach tell Moloch to leave the note?

By the trashcan opposite of Guna Diner Signup and view all the answers

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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