Infinite Limits

Hayles Network Art

          For many reasons, I have chosen a quote that N. Katherine Hayles stated in her Electronic Literature book.  It illustrates everything I believes goes into the idea of quickness and is very relatable to the emblem and analogy I have discussed. Hayles states, “the goal is not reaching the end but rather the journey itself” (9). In many senses this is true because every journey one may take, whether a mental or physical one, the end result is not as important as the actual experience.

          When comparing Hayles statement to Robert Kendall’s Faith electronic literature example, the journey through the text is what is most important. The story itself is what makes up such a good E-lit example, not the actual end point. You get the most out of watching and reading the entire story as it happens rather than when it is over. Faith’s main impact occurs during the unfolding of words and statements because the reader then gets familiar with the story. In addition, a roller coaster is all about the ride as previously discussed because of the way you feel during it, not after it is over.  Even Calvino’s idea of “hurry slowly” for quickness embodies the idea that you cannot enjoy something unless you are going through the full motions that make it existent.