Posted by Neil at 205.163.142.226 on November 15, 1999 at 17:57:22:
In Reply to: Heaven, Hell or Oblivion? posted by Tamy on November 15, 1999 at 16:34:17:
: I was so touched by the scene when Bartleby cries on God's shoulder. I took it to mean that God had indeed forgiven him and was showing him that she still loved him. I DON'T think he went to heaven, however. Because you would still have the problem of God's having made a mistake the first time they were banished from heaven.
: At that point, I think Bartleby simply ceased to be. He was no longer. That was God's act of mercy and compassion toward him.
I can accept the oblivion. I think that's part of the reason it's left ambiguous and much of the reason I appreciate it, is that we can all choose what makes the most sense in our own minds and through our own beliefs.
I just hope it doesn't become Kevin Smith's glowing briefcase.