Characters
This character describes herself as a Black Widow Spider.
Who is Heather LeLache
These types of dreams change reality.
What is an effective dream.
The Lathe of Heaven is set in this city.
What is Portland.
What is the central philosophical question the novel explores through George’s dreams?
What is whether humans should control reality or let it unfold naturally
What ambitious character attempts to alter reality to his own ideal?
Who is Dr. Haber
This is the shocking result of George dreaming about overpopulation.
What is a plague that kills six billion people.
George goes to this place, which was the result of a dream, to escape from Haber and sort out his thoughts.
What is his cabin.
What theme is symbolized by George’s refusal to intentionally manipulate his dreams?
What is the importance of free will or acceptance
This character is compared to a goose with a golden egg
Who is George Orr.
Haber tells George to dream of this, and instead a space battle breaks out.
What is peace?
This mountain was featured on the mural in Dr. Haber's office until George changed it in a dream.
What is Mt. Hood.
What does the title The Lathe of Heaven suggest metaphorically?
What is that dreams or the mind can shape reality like a lathe shapes wood
Who is the first person to die from George's dreams?
Who is aunt Helen.
This is the word Haber uses to put George into a hypnotic state
What is Antwerp.
This river, mentioned in the novel, has a tunnel underneath of it.
What is the Willamette.
How is the idea of balance between chaos and control portrayed in George vs. Haber’s characters?
What is George represents harmony and restraint, Haber represents control and dominance
This character appears in Ch. 8, as a result of George's most recent dream.
What is an alien
After he discovers the result of the plague, Haber makes this toast.
What is, "To a better world"
What natural disaster drastically alters the Portland landscape?
What is the eruption of Mt. Hood.
Which Eastern philosophy influences the novel’s themes of inaction and harmony with the world?
What is Taoism