Weschler 75-100

This portion of the reading set me back a little. I had already somewhat figured the last portion to be like the ending of the book, as Weschler comes to terms with the fact that the likelihood of everything in Mr. Wilson’s “museum” is accurately depicted, or even true. Especially since Weschler seems to realize (or at least let the reader realize) that the museum serves a different purpose other than to display artifacts, and give real evidence that such and such event took place. These next 25 pages seem to revisit this claim.

            Weschler again, goes through the process of looking into aspects of the museum to make sure they check out, and again meets with his doubt. As he comes across points that would paint Mr. Wilson as a “fraud”, Weschler sees a deeper meaning in Wilson’s actions. It appears that once again, Weschler establishes the purpose of the Museum of Jurassic Technology, as a place of wonder that follows the traditions of many museums before just like it. It’s presence is there not for educating it’s visitors, rather inciting curiosity, and excitement. He reaffirms this through his interpretation of wonder, and the important role it serves in people’s lives. Weschler continues to play at this idea as he explores older Wunderkammen that served a similar principle as Mr. Wilson’s, and accomplish the same tasks, containing discoveries that instill wonder into their audiences. While this is all very crucial, it seems to simply be revisiting the same ideas from the previous section.