Jesse, I too am very curious to see how the novel will conclude.  It has been interesting to see how as Lenny and Eunice’s relationship has grown the United States has deteriorated further. Another aspect of the dystopian society that I have noticed that is very prominent is the attention placed upon consumerism in the United States that seems to be a distraction to the fact that the United States is struggling badly on a global front.  We notice that there is so much materialism and emphasis placed on media and social media in this future society, but there is a complete lack of knowledge about foreign affairs.

Throughout the course of the book I have wondered what it is that Eunice, a young vibrant person, sees in Lenny, the clueless middle aged man.  It wasn’t until a read one of Lenny’s recent diary entries that it hit me.  Lenny says, “The family was eternal… Perhaps I was I who had been remiss, in not caring enough for Eunice, in not correcting her when she ordered garlicky sweet potato fries or drank a milkshake without the requisite vitamin boost.” Now remembering that Eunice’s family has had problems with their father, it was clear to me that Eunice is attracted to Lenny because she sees him as a father figure.  Lenny, as seen in this quote, makes it his responsibility to take care of Eunice.  Eunice, who has never had a steady father figure, is more than willing to accept him.