The Point of View by Stanley G. Weinbaum

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Author Weinbaum, Stanley G. (Stanley Grauman), 1902-1935
Title The Point of View
Series Title Produced from A Martian Odyssey and Others published in 1949.
Note Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Point of View" by Stanley G. Weinbaum is a science fiction short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the complexities of perception and perspective through the eccentric genius of Professor Haskel van Manderpootz and his invention, the attitudinizor, which allows one to see the world through another person's eyes. Through a blend of humor and philosophical inquiry, the story delves into how vastly different experiences shape individual realities. In the story, the protagonist, Dixon Wells, engages in discussions with the brilliant yet bombastic van Manderpootz, who has just created a device capable of altering one's perception by literally allowing users to adopt another’s point of view. Intrigued, Dixon experiments with the device, initially seeing through van Manderpootz’s eyes and later through the eyes of the professor's assistant, Carter. This experience reveals unexpected insights, including the peculiar beauty that Carter sees in their plain secretary, Miss Fitch. As Dixon grapples with the emotional upheaval of falling in love with an idea rather than reality, he learns about the subjective nature of beauty and affection, prompting him to ponder the implications of adopting someone else's viewpoint. Ultimately, the plot culminates in a twist that leaves Dixon to reflect on the interplay between perception and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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