"Through an archway on the further side of the room they could see the bottom of the staircase that led up to the higher floors. Just under the crown of the arch dangled a pair of feet." -pg. 259
Wait, John killed himself? While I could've seen this coming, it still surprises me. Not really surprises me, though, as much as bothers me. What bothers me the most is the irony of this whole world and the whole situation. This so-called world of happiness had made John so unhappy that he would kill himself. Isn't that contrary to the whole point of this world? Even though it was only one person, it should make an impact. While the book made me think about lots of things, I hate the way it ended. It left me with no answers. I'm the type of person who needs definite answers to a school-related question. Even though the purpose was probably to leave questions in your mind, I don't like that purpose.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Brave New World 19
"But I don't want comfort. I want God, I want poetry, I want real danger, I want freedom, I want goodness. I want sin." -pg. 240
There are so many quotes in this chapter that I could've used. What bugged me the most was all the talk about how this new world treats God. Yes, they treat him as unexistant, but they blame that on Him. Are they serious? Mustapha says, "People believe in God because they've been conditioned to believe in God." While that might be true for some families, it's not wholly true. People believe in God because they have the option. This world, however, takes away that option. There is no such mention of His name, or any mention of his possible existance. By them taking away the mention of God, they're taking away the power of choice. Of course they do that in many aspects, but this one is a huge one. John wants choice, and anything or any suffering that might come from it.
There are so many quotes in this chapter that I could've used. What bugged me the most was all the talk about how this new world treats God. Yes, they treat him as unexistant, but they blame that on Him. Are they serious? Mustapha says, "People believe in God because they've been conditioned to believe in God." While that might be true for some families, it's not wholly true. People believe in God because they have the option. This world, however, takes away that option. There is no such mention of His name, or any mention of his possible existance. By them taking away the mention of God, they're taking away the power of choice. Of course they do that in many aspects, but this one is a huge one. John wants choice, and anything or any suffering that might come from it.
Brave New World 18
"And of course, stability isn't nearly so spectacular as instability. And being contented has none of the glamour of a good fight against misfortune, none of the picturesqueness of a struggle with temptation, or a fatal overthrow by passion or doubt. Happiness is never grand." -pg. 221
The last sentence of that quote seems sort of like an oxymoron to me. Happiness is never grand? Isn't the point of this whole world of happiness supposed to be to eliminate suffering and struggles? I believe it's true--this fake happiness is not as real and genuine as struggles. So why would they create this fake reality, if happiness is not the best option? At first, I saw why they created this world of happiness. Everyone loves to be happy. Yet, without struggles and hardships, where does the true happiness come from? Synthetic drugs and meaningless sex? Those things are not TRUE happiness. True happiness comes from family, accomplishments, reaching the light at the end of a tunnel through a struggle, conquering a feat. This whole world of synthetic happiness seems like a huge irony and oxymoron--no one is truly happy.
The last sentence of that quote seems sort of like an oxymoron to me. Happiness is never grand? Isn't the point of this whole world of happiness supposed to be to eliminate suffering and struggles? I believe it's true--this fake happiness is not as real and genuine as struggles. So why would they create this fake reality, if happiness is not the best option? At first, I saw why they created this world of happiness. Everyone loves to be happy. Yet, without struggles and hardships, where does the true happiness come from? Synthetic drugs and meaningless sex? Those things are not TRUE happiness. True happiness comes from family, accomplishments, reaching the light at the end of a tunnel through a struggle, conquering a feat. This whole world of synthetic happiness seems like a huge irony and oxymoron--no one is truly happy.
Brave New World 17
"Linda had been a slave, Linda had died; others should live in freedom, and the world be made beautiful. A reparation, a duty. And suddenly it was luminously clear to the Savage what he must do; it was as though a shutter had been opened, a curtain drawn back." -pg. 210
Soma is controlling and killing the world population. That is what John had finally realized after Linda died. As he tries to tell people that, he only gets attacked. What is important, however, is that Helmholtz has realized it too. After becoming good friends with John, Helmholtz began to realize why John was trying to get rid of the soma. While I never really understood soma throughout the book, I finally realize it is literally deteriorating the human body. The people know this, yet don't care. They would rather have no hardships, sadness, or trials than live long. It makes me think--is this right? While sometimes I think "I wish I never had to experience hardships," they make me stronger. Without them, I wouldn't grow up, be the person I am, or learn to enjoy things in life. These people only enjoy two things--their soma vacations and sex.
Soma is controlling and killing the world population. That is what John had finally realized after Linda died. As he tries to tell people that, he only gets attacked. What is important, however, is that Helmholtz has realized it too. After becoming good friends with John, Helmholtz began to realize why John was trying to get rid of the soma. While I never really understood soma throughout the book, I finally realize it is literally deteriorating the human body. The people know this, yet don't care. They would rather have no hardships, sadness, or trials than live long. It makes me think--is this right? While sometimes I think "I wish I never had to experience hardships," they make me stronger. Without them, I wouldn't grow up, be the person I am, or learn to enjoy things in life. These people only enjoy two things--their soma vacations and sex.
Brave New World 16
"...that beautiful, beautiful Other Place, whose memory, as of a heaven, a paradise of goodness and loveliness, he still kept whole and intact, undefiled by contact with the reality of this real London, these actual civilized men and women." -pg. 201
John is struggling to keep the memory of his childhood alive while seeing his mom, Linda, die. The irony is this--the world John created of London in his mind of the 'brave new world' and 'Other Place' is truly horror in every way. What is killing him inside is that he is trying to keep that memory alive. He keeps trying to find ways to make the world in his mind a reality. However, he is slowly finding out this reality is not like his dream of this place. Death is treated as a good thing. While that seems unethical at first, it makes me think. We struggle so hard when a loved one dies to picture them in a better place, and take their end of suffering as a good thing. Maybe the people in London aren't so crazy to train their kids to take death lightly. Life would be much easier if that was the case for us.
John is struggling to keep the memory of his childhood alive while seeing his mom, Linda, die. The irony is this--the world John created of London in his mind of the 'brave new world' and 'Other Place' is truly horror in every way. What is killing him inside is that he is trying to keep that memory alive. He keeps trying to find ways to make the world in his mind a reality. However, he is slowly finding out this reality is not like his dream of this place. Death is treated as a good thing. While that seems unethical at first, it makes me think. We struggle so hard when a loved one dies to picture them in a better place, and take their end of suffering as a good thing. Maybe the people in London aren't so crazy to train their kids to take death lightly. Life would be much easier if that was the case for us.
Brave New World 15
"Opening her eyes, she had seen his face--no, not his face, a ferocious stranger's, pale, distorted, twitching with some insane, inexplicable fury." -pg. 194
This part of the book kind of confuses me. While I understand John wants to prove himself worthy before he has Lenina, he gets scarily angry with her. Moments before this, he was saying how much he loved her and how much he wanted her. Yet a few minutes later, he gets angry and slaps her away. This shows the difference between characters in London and characters at Hailsham. In Hailsham, love is still existant and happens between many couples. In London, love is nonexistant, and everyone just sleeps around. John's unfamiliarness to this really shows in his anger. He also repeatedly calls Lenina a whore. I predict they will both go into depression and sadness after what happened.
This part of the book kind of confuses me. While I understand John wants to prove himself worthy before he has Lenina, he gets scarily angry with her. Moments before this, he was saying how much he loved her and how much he wanted her. Yet a few minutes later, he gets angry and slaps her away. This shows the difference between characters in London and characters at Hailsham. In Hailsham, love is still existant and happens between many couples. In London, love is nonexistant, and everyone just sleeps around. John's unfamiliarness to this really shows in his anger. He also repeatedly calls Lenina a whore. I predict they will both go into depression and sadness after what happened.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Brave New World 14
"John had refused to come because he didn't like her. He didn't like her... 'It really is a bit too thick,' the Head Mistress of Eton was saying to the Director of Crematoria and Phosphorus Reclamation." -pg. 174
While it might not look like it, the above quote is a pun. In order to fully understand it, you would have to have read the book up to this point. The pun is that Lenina thinks she is too thick and fat, and that is the reason John doesn't like her. Therefore, when the Head Mistress of Eton says 'It really is a bit too thick' out of context, it ironically fits in with what Lenina was saying. The purose of this pun is to interrupt the serious tone. The pun brings a light-hearted tone into the seriousness. In the midst of disappointment, low self-esteems, and let downs, a pun lightens the mood and encourages the reader to keep reading. It is effective because it has another couple play on words after it, engaging the reader and keeping them interested.
While it might not look like it, the above quote is a pun. In order to fully understand it, you would have to have read the book up to this point. The pun is that Lenina thinks she is too thick and fat, and that is the reason John doesn't like her. Therefore, when the Head Mistress of Eton says 'It really is a bit too thick' out of context, it ironically fits in with what Lenina was saying. The purose of this pun is to interrupt the serious tone. The pun brings a light-hearted tone into the seriousness. In the midst of disappointment, low self-esteems, and let downs, a pun lightens the mood and encourages the reader to keep reading. It is effective because it has another couple play on words after it, engaging the reader and keeping them interested.
Brave New World 13
"'That young man will come to a bad end,' they said, prophesying the more confidently in that they themselves would in due course personally see to it that the end was bad." -pg. 157
The people of the town of London are foreshadowing what will happen to Bernard in the future. While he is famous now, they forsee him as a nobody in the end. This foreshadowing is very important. The purpose is to show us the inevitable future of Bernard. Fame will not last forever. His fame is majorly based on the people of London and John, so his fortune is out of his hands. Another purpose of the foreshadowing is to tell the reader that the people in the town are still not too fond of Bernard. It proves that he is taking the fame in a bad manner. It is effective because the people of the town are speaking the foreshadowing. They will do anything it takes to make it happen.
The people of the town of London are foreshadowing what will happen to Bernard in the future. While he is famous now, they forsee him as a nobody in the end. This foreshadowing is very important. The purpose is to show us the inevitable future of Bernard. Fame will not last forever. His fame is majorly based on the people of London and John, so his fortune is out of his hands. Another purpose of the foreshadowing is to tell the reader that the people in the town are still not too fond of Bernard. It proves that he is taking the fame in a bad manner. It is effective because the people of the town are speaking the foreshadowing. They will do anything it takes to make it happen.
Brave New World 12
"Murder kills only the individual--and, after all, what is an individual?" -pg. 148
This quote really demonstrates the morals of this new society. Much like Never Let Me Go, this world treats a synthesized human as not a true human being with a true spirit. While Hailsham was trying to prove the kids had souls, most of London is ignoring the fact that humans once had souls. The two books are making humans like they are machines; however, in Brave New World seems to be more advanced in the future as far as making humans. The act is still inhumane in my eyes. In London, they have also lost sense of morality. Anyone can sleep with anyone, and God is nowhere to be found. Mothers and fathers in both books seem to be unexistant. These two worlds seem so low in morality and are so inhumane that sometimes I can't fathom a world like that.
This quote really demonstrates the morals of this new society. Much like Never Let Me Go, this world treats a synthesized human as not a true human being with a true spirit. While Hailsham was trying to prove the kids had souls, most of London is ignoring the fact that humans once had souls. The two books are making humans like they are machines; however, in Brave New World seems to be more advanced in the future as far as making humans. The act is still inhumane in my eyes. In London, they have also lost sense of morality. Anyone can sleep with anyone, and God is nowhere to be found. Mothers and fathers in both books seem to be unexistant. These two worlds seem so low in morality and are so inhumane that sometimes I can't fathom a world like that.
Brave New World 11
"He crammed up his thieveries into the suit-case and shut the lid; then listened again, looked. Not a sign of life..." -pg. 143
The above example is an alliteration. The L is repeated in 'lid', 'listened', 'looked', and 'life'. The purose of the alliteration is to catch the reader's eye. The alliteration is in an important part of the scene and encourages fast-pace reading and emotion. While reading the alliteration, I embrace for an important scene or event. I also pay more attention to what I am reading once I hit the alliteration. It is effective because soon after, an important concept is brought about. John is snooping through Lenina's stuff and longs for her in lust.
The above example is an alliteration. The L is repeated in 'lid', 'listened', 'looked', and 'life'. The purose of the alliteration is to catch the reader's eye. The alliteration is in an important part of the scene and encourages fast-pace reading and emotion. While reading the alliteration, I embrace for an important scene or event. I also pay more attention to what I am reading once I hit the alliteration. It is effective because soon after, an important concept is brought about. John is snooping through Lenina's stuff and longs for her in lust.
Brave New World 10
"'Once,' he went on, 'I did something that none of the others did: I stood against a rock in the middle of the day, in summer, with my arms out, like Jesus on the Cross.'" -pg. 137
This allusion has major symbolism and importance at this stage in the book. The allusion is Jesus on the cross. It is important because it shows that the Reservation has faith and knows who Jesus is. In London, Christianity is looked as something that does not exist anymore. The purpose is to relate the feelings of Jesus, John, and Bernard. John, like Bernard, is an outcast in his society. Jesus on the cross symbolizes how they both feel like outcasts. Jesus himself got rocks thrown at him, was beaten and whipped, and was talked to harshly. John experienced many of the same things, which makes the allusion so effective. The purpose is to relate John and Bernard with each other, and to use a well-known instance to describe how they feel in their society.
This allusion has major symbolism and importance at this stage in the book. The allusion is Jesus on the cross. It is important because it shows that the Reservation has faith and knows who Jesus is. In London, Christianity is looked as something that does not exist anymore. The purpose is to relate the feelings of Jesus, John, and Bernard. John, like Bernard, is an outcast in his society. Jesus on the cross symbolizes how they both feel like outcasts. Jesus himself got rocks thrown at him, was beaten and whipped, and was talked to harshly. John experienced many of the same things, which makes the allusion so effective. The purpose is to relate John and Bernard with each other, and to use a well-known instance to describe how they feel in their society.
Brave New World 9
"One afternoon, when he had been playing with the other children--it was cold, he remembered, and there was snow on the mountains--he came back to the house and heard angry voices in the bedroom." -pg. 125
The above quote is a portion of a flashback. John, the child who lives in the Reservation yet is the son of a couple from London, recalls his childhood to Bernard and Lenina. The flashback has a huge purpose in this part of the story. His flashbacks describe the torture and separation him and his mom Linda went through in the Reservation. Because they were from London, they were picked on, beaten, and tortured. Another purpose of the flashback is to show how different the two worlds are from each other. The Reservation is more like today's world, yet in London, it seems like all humanity and morality is lost. This flashback is effective because it gives the reader insight into how alone Linda and John really were. It also gives insight into the future of the story--that John and Linda want to move back to London.
The above quote is a portion of a flashback. John, the child who lives in the Reservation yet is the son of a couple from London, recalls his childhood to Bernard and Lenina. The flashback has a huge purpose in this part of the story. His flashbacks describe the torture and separation him and his mom Linda went through in the Reservation. Because they were from London, they were picked on, beaten, and tortured. Another purpose of the flashback is to show how different the two worlds are from each other. The Reservation is more like today's world, yet in London, it seems like all humanity and morality is lost. This flashback is effective because it gives the reader insight into how alone Linda and John really were. It also gives insight into the future of the story--that John and Linda want to move back to London.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Brave New World 8
"Suddenly it was as though the whole air had come alive and were pulsing, pulsing with the indefatigable movement of blood." -pg. 108
As Lenina and Bernard are walking through the Reservation, they feel the air 'pulsing'. The air is not alive, yet is attributed human characteristics. This is called an anthropomorphism. The purpose is to engage the reader in the atmosphere they have been thrown into. It is meant to feel like the air was alive, which is something the two have never felt in their perfect world back home. In the Reservation, the drums beat their hearts and the air. Giving the air human qualities is a perfect way to describe how they were feeling. It is effective because, as humans, we all know the pulse of a human heart. Throwing Lenina and Bernard into a place where the air is 'pulsing' is a culture shock and an eye opener.
As Lenina and Bernard are walking through the Reservation, they feel the air 'pulsing'. The air is not alive, yet is attributed human characteristics. This is called an anthropomorphism. The purpose is to engage the reader in the atmosphere they have been thrown into. It is meant to feel like the air was alive, which is something the two have never felt in their perfect world back home. In the Reservation, the drums beat their hearts and the air. Giving the air human qualities is a perfect way to describe how they were feeling. It is effective because, as humans, we all know the pulse of a human heart. Throwing Lenina and Bernard into a place where the air is 'pulsing' is a culture shock and an eye opener.
Brave New World 7
"Alphas are so conditioned that they do no thave to be infantile in their emotional behaviour." -pg. 98
The quote above includes a few examples of the vernacular of the book. The first example is the 'Alpha'. There are different 'groups' of people in this world-- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon. Alphas and Betas are highly respected and look down at the other groups. The purpose of using this language is to prove to the reader the system of hierarchy. The other example of the vernacular is 'behaviour'. The simple spelling of the word proves to the reader that the setting is in England and uses old-time English. It is effective because the spelling of certain words lets the reader know that this world still uses English that they use today in England.
The quote above includes a few examples of the vernacular of the book. The first example is the 'Alpha'. There are different 'groups' of people in this world-- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and Epsilon. Alphas and Betas are highly respected and look down at the other groups. The purpose of using this language is to prove to the reader the system of hierarchy. The other example of the vernacular is 'behaviour'. The simple spelling of the word proves to the reader that the setting is in England and uses old-time English. It is effective because the spelling of certain words lets the reader know that this world still uses English that they use today in England.
Brave New World 6
"Orgy-porgy, Ford and fun,
Kiss the girls and make them One.
Boys at one with girls at peace;
Orgy-porgy gives release."
-pg. 84
To others, this might just be a poem. This poem, however, is specifically a quatrain. That's simply just a poem that is four lines. These four lines, however, have extreme importance to this part of the story, and the story as a whole. The quatrain is only a small example of how this world lives. People are encouraged to have sex with more than one person, and are looked down upon if they don't have lots of sex. This is HIGHLY contrary to our world today. The purpose of the quatrain is to demonstrate how this world works. This world encourages high sexual activity. It is very effective because it gives the reader an idea of how the sexual activity happens.
Kiss the girls and make them One.
Boys at one with girls at peace;
Orgy-porgy gives release."
-pg. 84
To others, this might just be a poem. This poem, however, is specifically a quatrain. That's simply just a poem that is four lines. These four lines, however, have extreme importance to this part of the story, and the story as a whole. The quatrain is only a small example of how this world lives. People are encouraged to have sex with more than one person, and are looked down upon if they don't have lots of sex. This is HIGHLY contrary to our world today. The purpose of the quatrain is to demonstrate how this world works. This world encourages high sexual activity. It is very effective because it gives the reader an idea of how the sexual activity happens.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Brave New World 5
"Words can be like X-rays, if you use them properly--they'll go through anything." -pg. 70
This analogy is a simile because it uses the word 'like'. A writer is describing the way he writes and the words he uses. He is saying that words can be piercing and can really relate to a reader. The comparison to the X-ray is very effective. It allows the reader to relate something that is commonly known to words, which are not tangible. It compares something tangible and known to something that is intangible. The purpose is to relate something to our world and to this world. There are still writers. Words are still important in this world, even though everything else is different.
This analogy is a simile because it uses the word 'like'. A writer is describing the way he writes and the words he uses. He is saying that words can be piercing and can really relate to a reader. The comparison to the X-ray is very effective. It allows the reader to relate something that is commonly known to words, which are not tangible. It compares something tangible and known to something that is intangible. The purpose is to relate something to our world and to this world. There are still writers. Words are still important in this world, even though everything else is different.
Brave New World 4
"Home, home--a few small rooms, stiflingly over-inhabited by a man, by a periodically teeming woman, by a rabble of boys and girls of all ages. No air, no space; an understerilized prison; darkness, disease, and smells." -pg. 37
The director, who is speaking the above quote, is putting a negative connotation on the word 'home'. In our world, home has a positive connotation. It is associated with warmth, family, and comfort. However, in this world, it is the opposite. It connotates home with darkness, stiffness, and something not liked. The purpose of this connotation is to demonstrate how different things are in this world than it is today. With many other examples, this connotation gives the reader a feeling of sadness and coldness. Home is a place where we feel comfortable. This connotation takes away that feeling and truly puts the reader in the world where there seems to be no morals or family. It is effective because it makes the reader realize how different this world is from our own.
The director, who is speaking the above quote, is putting a negative connotation on the word 'home'. In our world, home has a positive connotation. It is associated with warmth, family, and comfort. However, in this world, it is the opposite. It connotates home with darkness, stiffness, and something not liked. The purpose of this connotation is to demonstrate how different things are in this world than it is today. With many other examples, this connotation gives the reader a feeling of sadness and coldness. Home is a place where we feel comfortable. This connotation takes away that feeling and truly puts the reader in the world where there seems to be no morals or family. It is effective because it makes the reader realize how different this world is from our own.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Brave New World 3
"The roses flamed up as though with a sudden passion from within." -pg. 20
The above quote is an implied metaphor. This metaphor doesn't directly compare an object to something else. The roses are not directly described as fire. By saying they "flamed up" implies that they were red like fire. The purpose is to engage the reader in the metaphor and imagery. Simply stating the metaphors could get repetitive and uneffective. Using implied metaphors, such as this one, add variety to the story and engage the reader. It effectively engaged me and made me think of the rose as fire, even though the author did not come right out and say it. His metaphors and imagery really engage me in the story.
The above quote is an implied metaphor. This metaphor doesn't directly compare an object to something else. The roses are not directly described as fire. By saying they "flamed up" implies that they were red like fire. The purpose is to engage the reader in the metaphor and imagery. Simply stating the metaphors could get repetitive and uneffective. Using implied metaphors, such as this one, add variety to the story and engage the reader. It effectively engaged me and made me think of the rose as fire, even though the author did not come right out and say it. His metaphors and imagery really engage me in the story.
Brave New World 2
"But though the Epsilon mind was mature at ten, the Epsilon body was not fit to work till eighteen. Long years of superfluous and wasted immaturity." -pg. 15
While I am still a bit confused about what is happening in the beginning of the book, I am already starting to disagree with it. This hatchery is hatching humans quickly and in large numbers, unnaturally. Just as I thought some of the manners in Never Let Me Go were inhumane, I believe some of the manners in this book so far are inhumane as well. In both of the books, they are artifically reproducing humans and cloning them (as I can see from the first chapter). In Brave New World, they're trying to speed up the physical maturing process so we can use humans to start working at an earlier age. This, I believe, is inhumane because they're disturbing the natural occurance of things. Those first 18 years of maturing are very crucial to how you will act and perform as an adult. Taking away those years, I believe, will not be a benefit to society. Kids need to grow and develop through their own experiences and healthy growth.
While I am still a bit confused about what is happening in the beginning of the book, I am already starting to disagree with it. This hatchery is hatching humans quickly and in large numbers, unnaturally. Just as I thought some of the manners in Never Let Me Go were inhumane, I believe some of the manners in this book so far are inhumane as well. In both of the books, they are artifically reproducing humans and cloning them (as I can see from the first chapter). In Brave New World, they're trying to speed up the physical maturing process so we can use humans to start working at an earlier age. This, I believe, is inhumane because they're disturbing the natural occurance of things. Those first 18 years of maturing are very crucial to how you will act and perform as an adult. Taking away those years, I believe, will not be a benefit to society. Kids need to grow and develop through their own experiences and healthy growth.
Brave New World 1
"Whizz and then, click! the lift-hatches flew open...whizz, click! another flap of peritoneum had shot up from the depths..." pg. 9
The above quote contains an onomatopoeia. An onomatopoeia is the use of words that reflect their meaning, like "whizz" and "click" in the above quote. The purpose is to use words containing connotations of what the word is representing. When you think of a "click" you automatically play the sound in your head. This creates great imagery in the reader's mind. It is more effective than simply describing the sound. The word gives off the sound, even when you say it out loud. It is effective in the chapter because the chapter describes a bunch of machinery and production. The director is giving a tour of the hatchery which involves multiple machines and processes. The onomatopoeia puts sound and imagery to the processes going on in the tour. It is effective becaues it puts the reader into the scene and makes us imagine what it is really like.
The above quote contains an onomatopoeia. An onomatopoeia is the use of words that reflect their meaning, like "whizz" and "click" in the above quote. The purpose is to use words containing connotations of what the word is representing. When you think of a "click" you automatically play the sound in your head. This creates great imagery in the reader's mind. It is more effective than simply describing the sound. The word gives off the sound, even when you say it out loud. It is effective in the chapter because the chapter describes a bunch of machinery and production. The director is giving a tour of the hatchery which involves multiple machines and processes. The onomatopoeia puts sound and imagery to the processes going on in the tour. It is effective becaues it puts the reader into the scene and makes us imagine what it is really like.
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