Infinite Jest fractured narrative and sadness

[[deleted user]]

DFW's take on his structure and intent regarding Infinite Jest.
Enjoy!

Bookworm Interview
Sierpinski triangle and sadness
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTLmg1...

Charlie Rose (awkward interview)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDIVX7...
7:20 Endnotes
8:20 fractured reality without disorientation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAT9V2...
1:30 limitations of post modernism (irony, cynicism)
2:45 length & fractured multiple narratives

[[deleted user]]

pretty safe, no plot details, just process and intent.

[Troy]

I love that Charlie Rose interview.

[Diana]

DFW was so self-conscious during interviews. I feel like he would get so defensive, judging his own statements before anyone else could.

[Ruthiella]

Diana wrote: "DFW was so self-conscious during interviews. I feel like he would get so defensive, judging his own statements before anyone else could."

Totally. I find it uncomfortable to watch at times.