Kristy Medina

House of Leaves: Chapters V-VIII

Chapter 5 mainly deals with an intrusion of "others" into the house. Simultaneously, an echo was broken down to an exact science while Zampano spoke more about vulgarizes and objectifies women. I feel that he's juxtaposing the serious, mysterious, and dark tone of the Navidson Record with a more satirical tone. The chapter also looks deeper into the relationship between Karen and Navy. It is noticed that the relationship has not been the same and looking at it psychologically it is because Karen is truly afraid of the dark. Navidson on the other hand loves to explore and wants to find out the truth behind his house. Chapter 6 is brief discussing (or maybe foreshadowin) an event that will occur with animals which might be of some importance later on. Personally, it has gotten to a point where I'd much rather read about the house and Navidson than the random footnotes. I'm really into the house and what it will do next rather than the foodnotes addlibs.

Questions:
1. Was the abduction real or all a dream?
2. Is this all happening in Navy's head and no one else realizes it?
3. How will Karen's and Navy's relationship change (for better or for worst)?
4. What did the animals provide in the 6th chapter.