Cayce has a strong aversion to anything mass produced. She loathes anything that can be bought in mass quantity. This ranges from logo’s such as the Michelin tire logo, to anything Tommy Hilfiger. The aversion to Tommy is so intense that she has an “allergic reaction” when she comes into contact with one, whether it be seeing, wearing or touching one. In today’s society this is something very difficult to avoid. Much of people status is placed on what they have on and “who they are wearing.” However with Cayce she defines trends and the meaning of “cool,” by finding items and clothing that are completely unique. Her jacket is her favorite article of clothing. It is simple and functional, two things I feel she desires more than anything.
The title of the novel, “Pattern recognition,” relates to her disparity towards patterns and common trends around people and styles. She can see these patterns and but feels that she is center of everything, almost as if she is living in a “Truman Show,” but cannot decipher the bigger meaning.
I think that the mass production of logos is connected to labor worldwide. Trends, labels, popular designers are a common trend among all modernized countries. All these things represent someone with money and class. This, in its self is a direct representation of status and labor. The average working man makes the clothes/ items that the rich man would wear. The rich man does not make the items for the average Joe. This has been the way of life for centuries and can be considered a pattern. The pattern recognition of socioeconomic status is one that will never change. I commend Cayce and her style for “going against the grain” and fighting the monotony of patterns.
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I agree with your take on it. clothes equal status (and you are right)- this will never change.
I agree with what you are saying! Good job Jenny!
I definitely agree that the pattern recognition and Cayce's aversion has something to with the mass production of it. I think that's what helps create the pattern recognition. It ingrains the "label" into our minds.
Like you, I wrote about Cayce's aversion to logos and mass produced items.
Your description of Cayce's pattern recognition is really interesting. I can see that she feels that way--entirely alone in the world and removed from the generation in which she lives. When her job is about nothing but finding a new trend, all she wants for herself is to break the mold and be different.
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