Some Comments on Reflection Theory in Griswold's Study of American Novels

One of the earliest American novels, Wieland (1798) is a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue set in rural Pennyslvania in the 1760s. Based on an actual case of a New York farmer who murdered his family, the novel employs Gothic devices and sensational elements such as spontaneous combustion, ventriloquism, and religious fanaticism. The plot turns on the charming but diabolical intruder Carwin, who exercises his power over the narrator, Clara Wieland, and her family, destroying the order and authority of the small community in which they live. Underlying the mystery and horror, however, is a profound examination of the human mind's capacity for rational judgement. The text also explores some of the most important issues vital to the survival of democracy in the new American republic. Brown further considers power and manipulation in his unfinished sequel, Memoirs of Carwin the Biloquist, which traces Carwin's career as a disciple of the utopist Ludloe.

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Wetland imagery in American novels

Social Sciences & Humanities Open ◽

10.1016/j.ssaho.2021.100158 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 100158

Author(s):

Erik Kiviat

Keyword(s):

American Novels

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NOTES ON MULTIPLE REFLECTIONS

Geophysics ◽

10.1190/1.1437373 ◽

1948 ◽

Vol 13 (1) ◽

pp. 55-56

Author(s):

Dean Walling

Keyword(s):

Multiple Reflection ◽

Large Percentage ◽

Multiple Reflections ◽

Reflection Theory ◽

Proper Interpretation

Since the inception of the reflection seismograph, apparent reflections have been observed from time to time, which for one reason or another, do not meet the requirements of normal reflections from interfaces in the sedimentary section. Various theories have served to explain and allow the proper interpretation of a large percentage of these spurious energies. Among these is the multiple‐reflection theory which has proven to be applicable in many cases.

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