Infinite Limits

Quick Experience

          Calvino distinguishes the idea of the quick in literature as the path of thought that goes through the plot’s rhythm of events. I would say that the book Dolly City could be described as what Calvino discusses as quickness. Though the words Castel-Bloom uses are powerful, they are to the point, making it a quick read. There is an immediate connection made through the writing that establishes everything that is existent and possible. I would use the word “chaos” to label this work of literature because of all the crazy and intense things that go on with the Dolly.

          The idea of the rhythm of events makes this connection between everything existent and possible because as one read’s this story, many things seem impossible, but are put down on paper to exist. For example, Castel-Bloom embodies the idea of chaos through her words, “All the streets in Dolly City are one-way streets, but everybody drives in all directions anyway- that’s the main reason for the chaos!” (99). There is a more literal meaning to this statement of course, because this really is representative of the minds of the people in this city. Everyone goes in the direction they want in life, without thinking about the outcomes. The path of this plot is immediate in thought and continues quickly, unfolding the many elements that make up such an interesting story line.