![]() ![]() ![]() Why would someone kill another, and what was the secret motivation for the change of plans? There is also the question of fate, which is undeniably present in DeLillo's treatment of the events. In this case, Kennedy's literal execution is symbolically tied to accidence, because the novelist suggests that perhaps the assassination was designed to fail, except that the sharp-shooter who killed Kennedy chose to kill him. The novel features the question of one's intentions or plans, versus the execution of them (pun unintended). Also, the event serves as a unique turning point in the political history of America, and the community knows it. In other words, political turmoil is shown to be a multivalent, complicating process that leaves more questions than answers. ![]() The novelist suggests that the assassination, the presidency, the tension with Cuba-they all play a part in the historical events. The community is unified by horror when John F. The question of time is a suggestion of death in DeLillo's writing, just like the reader probably knows about Kennedy's death at the hands of Oswald. Specifically, that passage of time is shown through historicity, because the novel deals with real historical characters, John F. Like all of Don DeLillo's books, Libra pays attention to the passage of time in the human experience. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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