A Pentagram for Conjuring a Narrative - Isaac Cordova

Speaking of narratives this had me pretty hooked! I think now more than ever since privacy has been such an issue lately, people would be the most shocked at the "offer" made of exchanging inheriting fortune for have your entire life filmed (this obviously means that she must have been filmed before she could consent which could be a whole discussion in an of itself! I view that as a complete invasion of privacy, but one that would be okay under certain conditions. If only I and who I chose to show had access, then I would strongly consider the offer. It's just hard to imagine people watching every time you've undressed or had intercourse. There's something also odd about being filmed giving birth. Those are sensitive times that would need some clarification as to who and they would be filmed, as well as who would have access to the results.
The story took a sharp left turn when it mentioned the detriment of the son. He became obese, ill, barely spoke, and homosexual. I did not expect this twist!
I found the portions about patterns of energy really confusing along with the equations and the facets mentioned at the end.
The quote "He was born. He suffered. He died." being the summary of all man, although, interesting, I completely disagree with. Suffering is too subjective to be able to be applied to all mankind. I would say major life points consists of more than just suffering. And what if the recovery from the suffering or the decline into suffering is where happiness lies?


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