Grace

Ignatius starts numerous projects but he never seems to finsh any of them. During alsmost every chapter he is working on a different diary, story, novel, or magazine. I also think it is interesting that Ignatius is getting so involved with his job. He believes that his is making revolutionary changes but in some ways it might be ruining the company. Ignatius wants to convince Mr.Levy that his business is worthwhile and that Ignatius, his new employer, is dedicated to the job, but since when does Ignatius care about what other people think?

Ig #2

Is it just me or is anyone starting to notice similarities between Ignatius and Oedipus? Ignatius is so protective of his mother. He wants her all to his self. He flattened Mancuso's tires because he considers him a threat to take Ms. Reilly away. I mean there is nothing sexual about the relationship...yet. But i would not count anything out seein as he said Miss Trixie was cute.
What is this valve Ignatius keeps referring to?

Grace

Ignatius starts numerous projects but he never seems to finsh any of them. During alsmost every chapter he is working on a different diary, story, novel, or magazine. I also think it is interesting that Ignatius is getting so involved with his job. He believes that his is making revolutionary changes but in some ways it might be ruining the company. Ignatius wants to convince Mr.Levy that his business is worthwhile and that Ignatius, his new employer, is dedicated to the job, but since when does Ignatius care about what other people think?

Tragic Firgure

Ignatius's mother is the tragic figure of this story. She is continually tested and burdened by Ignatius and his behavior. She tries her best but can not succeed in this world with her son acting as a "dead weight" (no pun intended). But on the flip side she can't live without him on account that she loves and adores him so much. for example when she constantly brags about him or when she helps him get out of trouble in the beginning of the tale. She is stuck in the old catch 22, "Can't live with him, can't live without him." In a healthy relationship one shall love another and then in turn recive love back. But in this case Ignatius's mother only gives love. She is depleted and tired by the time he reaches her loving limits. She can never succeed with him as her son or without him as her son.

analyzing ignatius

Ignatius J. Rielly is a bitter, opinionated man. He seems to have a negative view on everything. The man has no life. He goes to the movie theater just to criticize the movie and all its actors. His stubbornness seems to stem from nowwhere. It appears that this man was just born bitter. Maybe this has to do with the lack of a father figure, but this should not matter. He is a grown man that should learn how to be independent and deal with his own conflicts. The only way Ignatius knows how to cope with conflicts is complain. He does not realize the effect he has on others' quality of life. It seems his mother is feeling the repercussions of Ignatius' actions.
Ignatius is frightened of change. He doesn't care to get a job because he is comfortable living off his mom. It seems he enjoys burdening others with responsibilities, but never blames himself. Ignatus is an overgrown child.

A Confederacy of Dunces

Alright i was really liking this book till the part where Ignatius had an orgasim by thinking of dogs? i had to stop reading because i was really grossed out. other than this spot of disgust.