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Aliens

Throughout the novel, these nonhuman intelligences make their presence known, though their purpose is unclear. Their presence is not accepted or believed by all.

Calypso

Primary setting of the novel, this area takes its name from Homer’s Odyssey, in which she detains the protagonist from homecoming for a number of years.

Cooking

This activity, necessary to preparing food, serves as an indicator of stability. Better cooking follows better mental health in the novel; the reverse is also true.

Fair

This recurring local carnival serves as an indicator of continuity, even as its nature allows for violation of social norms and regular social patterns.

Florida

Primary setting of the novel, this area takes its name from flowers. It is also noted as both a retirement haven and an epicenter of unusual human behavior.

Gravity

One of the four fundamental forces, this binding energy draws mass towards mass...

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