My father once told me that respect for the truth comes close to being the basis for all morality. “Something cannot emerge from nothing,” he said. This is profound thinking if you understand how unstable “the truth” can be.
~from “Conversations with Muad’Dib” by the Princess Irulan
A Duke is betrayed. The betrayer is silenced. And in the aftermath a boy and his mother set out into a barren desert wilderness, perhaps in fulfillment of an ancient prophecy.
It is Saturday, and that means it is time for more conversation about Frank Herbert’s masterwork, Dune. This past week the group read covered Book Two: Muad’Dib, the gripping middle section of this unfolding drama. I cannot help but recall the words of Poe–
That the play is the tragedy “Man,”
And its hero the Conqueror Worm.
Andrea (Little Red Reviewer) took on the challenge of coming up with this week’s discussion questions. Thank you Andrea! She sent out a list of questions giving responders the option of answering all or just some of the questions. Below the jump you will find my reflections as well as our good friend Mr. Linky, who will guide you to the discussions of the other respondents.
Once again I feel obligated to warn you that spoilers are present in the Q&A portion of these posts. And once again I would like to encourage discussion from anyone who would like to participate, not just those who are currently a part of this group read.
And now, Book Two.
