Millennium Approaches 1.3
Summary
Harper is alone at home, yet she is talking to a guest, Mr. Lies. Mr. Lies is described as a travel agent and Harper's imaginary friend. Harper is telling Mr. Lies she wants to travel, she knows things are not right with her. When asked where she might like to go, she says "Antarctica" but doesn't want to go right away. She chooses to wait for a while but tells Mr. Lies to stay around because she knows that she will need to go soon. She questions Joe's love for her and whether there is real trouble coming or if it is just her mind playing tricks on her. When Joe returns home he asks Harper how she would like to move to Washington?
Notes
- ozone layer (22)- naturally occuring gases that make up the atmosphere.
- aureole(22) - : a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
- Antarctica (23)- an ice covered continent that lies in the Artic Ocean.
Commentary
Study Questions
- What year is it now?
- How many years is it until the third millennium?
- What is Mr. Lies job title?
- Who enters the elevator as Mr. Lies vanishes?
- Why does Harper want to go to Antarctica?
- What is Harper addicted to?