Wednesday, August 6, 2014

That Massive Sucking Sound... AI Analysis

AI stats and analysis of That Massive Sucking Sound and Its Echo. polfi-25. The inspiration (and title) for this post came from a 8/3/2014 paragraph by Willis Hart. dmarks speculates that the paragraph by Willis might be a parable about WD aka Dervish Sanders.

Characters.
01. Brabender. Member of the Higher-Ordered Persons Society (HOPS)
02. Workman. HOPS member.
03. Character 3.
04. Character 4.
05.. Character 5.

Gemini: The Society for Higher-Ordered Persons (SHOP) is a fictional organization featured in the television show Frasier. It appears in the season 10 episode "Daphne Does Dinner," where Niles Frasier hosts a dinner party trying to impress its snobby, exclusive members. The Frasier episode "Daphne Does Dinner" originally aired on February 11, 2003 on NBC. It is the 14th episode of the show's 10th season.

Note: My idea came from a Willis Hart blog comment where he refered to "higher ordered people" and not from the Fraiser TV series.

Wordcounter.net.
Words: 825.
Characters: 4,819.
Sentences: 58.
Paragraphs: 14.
Grade Reading Level: 11-12th.
Reading Time: 3 minutes 0 seconds.


Linnk Story Summary: "That Massive Sucking Sound and Its Echo".

This story details the grim demise of Slade Leeds, a man who, despite knowing his situation was dire, persisted in his predicament for decades. The narrative centers on his murder, orchestrated by William Hartenbaum, a fellow "Society man", and his accomplices, Vincent Vanderschmidt (Voltron) and Russ Teafeur.

Plot Points.

Slade Leeds's Demise: Slade is murdered by William Hartenbaum, who shoves him into wet concrete being poured for the Vanderschmidt towers. Slade is weighed down and sinks into the hardening mixture, a process that, while seemingly prolonged, is ultimately swift.

The Murder Club and Embezzlement: The story reveals a murder club consisting of William, Voltron, Russ, and Dennis. Dennis confesses to embezzling from "The Quarry" due to significant debt incurred in anticipation of an inheritance that never materialized.

The Sage's Body: It's implied that Cliff Thesage was also murdered and his body disposed of in the cement. Brabender and Workman, employees of Slade, witnessed this disposal.

Leverage and Survival: Brabender and Workman attempt to use their knowledge of Thesage's murder as leverage to save themselves. Dennis reveals that evidence of their embezzlement will be automatically released if he is killed or goes missing, a fact that initially makes him a target but ultimately grants him a degree of protection.

Brabender and Workman's Fate: Brabender and Workman are bound and threatened by Voltron. Their survival hinges on their silence regarding the embezzlement and Thesage's murder, as their association with Slade Leeds, the victim of embezzlement, would make them appear complicit to the police.

The "Massive Sucking Sound": The story culminates with the literal "massive sucking sound" as Slade Leeds's body finally disappears into the concrete, marking the end of his life and the loss of a "valuable member" to "The Society".

Main Characters.

Slade Leeds: The victim, described as a persistent and pride-lacking individual who ultimately meets a brutal end.
William Hartenbaum: The orchestrator of Slade's murder, a member of "The Society" and the murder club. He expresses sadness but carries out the act.
Vincent Vanderschmidt (Voltron): William's friend and the builder of the Vanderschmidt Towers. He is a ruthless accomplice, willing to use violence to achieve his goals.
Dennis: A recent inductee into the murder club, who confesses to embezzlement and uses this as a bargaining chip for his survival.
Russ Teafeur: Another accomplice in the murder club, who participates in the threats against Brabender and Workman.
Brabender and Workman: Employees of Slade Leeds who witness the disposal of Cliff Thesage's body and are subsequently captured and threatened.

Key Themes.

Betrayal and Murder: The story is driven by acts of betrayal and murder among associates, highlighting the dark underbelly of ambition and desperation.

Consequences of Greed: Dennis's embezzlement, stemming from financial desperation, directly leads to the unfolding events and the endangerment of himself and others.

Power and Control: The characters wield power through violence, threats, and manipulation to maintain control and silence opposition.

The Fragility of Life: The swift and brutal nature of Slade Leeds's death underscores the precariousness of life, especially when entangled in criminal activities.

Loyalty and Society: The mention of "The Society" and "fellow Society man" suggests a code of conduct or affiliation that is ultimately disregarded in the pursuit of self-preservation and illicit gains.

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