Unravelling The Threads of Enigma: Entropy, Maxwell's Demon, and Communication in 'The Crying of Lot 49

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Department of English Language and Literature, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

Abstract

In Thomas Pynchon's novel "The Crying of Lot 49," the concepts of entropy and Maxwell's demon play a significant role in understanding the underlying themes and narrative structure. These concepts are intertwined with the exploration of information theory, paranoia, communication and loneliness, and the elusive nature of truth.