2. Does "The Visible Spectrum" read more like a piece of journalism or a piece of fiction? What techniques are employed that remind the reader of a work of nonfiction? What aspects of the story clearly suggest the presence of an author shaping narrative?
"The Visible Spectrum" is told in fragments. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this narrative technique? Does it create the impression of "realism," or does it create the impression of greater artifice?
3. What is the overriding metaphor, or what are the overriding metaphors, of "The Visible Spectrum"? Why, for instance, is the attendant called "The Recording Angel," and the closing section entitled "Destiny"? Similarly, how significant is the word "visible" in the title? Is there any symbolism suggested by the specific colors utilized in the story--"the red line," for instance?