The Recurrence of Repetition (Chapter 2)
Alongside randomly generated elements, images are often recurring and reappear frequently throughout the text. In “Motions” images, such as the one of the girl posted around the screen, recur. Often the experience of Deja-Vou is experienced by the reader as the images circulate (Smith, Luers, and Dean). This repetition provides a sense of disorientation to the reader which is unique to the format of this work. Traditional novels rarely feedback material and force the reader to reanalyze what was previously stated. Not only could this be considered disorientating, but it can also be viewed as a power move. The individuals being trafficked have no control just as the reader has no control over what is seen. These situations are obviously not on the same magnitude, however; the heart of the message is being preserved. This leads to relatability and empathy within the reader which is an integral part of a piece which is designed to raise awareness of an issue. In the case of “Motions,” the reader needs to surrender power to achieve this awareness and repetition slowly gnaws away stripping the reader of their ability to choose.
