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In 2001, does bowman get transported to distant galaxies far outside of the observable universe by the monolith?
That depends on whether you watch the movie or read the book. The movie is quite clear that he's going far far beyond anywhere we can imagine. The book is more vague. I don't have the book any more (dang it!) but I think there was a mention of a galactic cluster, but that could easily have been within our own Galaxy. 3001 implies that the entities that created the monolith were local to this Galaxy, but that could be outside of what Clarke's original intentions were.donglepuss said:In 2001, does bowman get transported to distant galaxies far outside of the observable universe by the monolith?
As I recall it's not really specified. There is maybe a mention that the physical side of the alien entity is already obsolete/discarded, and that might imply a not exactly physical 'distance' for the trip, but there is no actual answer ( ... which I know about).donglepuss said:does bowman get transported to distant galaxies
Actually, in the book he was out at Saturn. It made more sense, really: Clarke said that the creation of the monolith at Saturn is what destroyed the moon that created the rings. But that didn't work well with the plot of the second book, which took place at Jupiter.Algr said:I figured he was on Jupiter and then went back to Earth.
If I remember correctly, he was transported to a Holiday Inn.donglepuss said:In 2001, does bowman get transported to distant galaxies far outside of the observable universe by the monolith?
Reading the book and watching the film both gave my the impression that he sorta transcended our "mundane" reality". Much like those civilizations in Ian M. Banks' books who just sorta "drop out of reality".donglepuss said:In 2001, does bowman get transported to distant galaxies far outside of the observable universe by the monolith?
The ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey is open to interpretation and has been the subject of much debate among viewers and critics. Some believe that it represents a transformation or rebirth of humanity, while others see it as a commentary on the evolution of technology.
The ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey ties into the rest of the film thematically, as it explores the concept of human evolution and the potential for advancement through technology. It also ties into the film's exploration of the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence.
The ambiguity of the ending to 2001: A Space Odyssey is intentional, as director Stanley Kubrick wanted to leave it open to interpretation and encourage viewers to think critically about the themes and messages of the film. This ambiguity also adds to the film's overall sense of mystery and wonder.
No, there is no definitive answer to the meaning of the ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey. As mentioned, it is open to interpretation and can be viewed in different ways depending on the viewer's perspective. Kubrick himself never gave a definitive explanation for the ending.
The ending of 2001: A Space Odyssey challenges traditional storytelling by leaving the audience with more questions than answers. It also subverts expectations by not providing a clear resolution or explanation, forcing viewers to think and interpret the ending for themselves.