- the still suits and technology are developing more
- Religion and technology is combined through the Fremen specifically
-Many other links to religion because of the Fremen spirituality and Bene Gesserit beliefs
3. Paul could be a Jesus or Muhammad figure
- Jessica could be a Mary figure
-Who would the Baron Harkonnen with the possible Islam connection?
4. People in the world of the novel all have respect for religion, even if they do not share the beliefs of the Fremen
- Some fear the Bene Gesserit
- Most on Arrakis know all about the beliefs of the Fremen because of the hope of a savior or Muad'Dib
5. Spice comes from the ground, like oil does.
-supports the connections in the novel to the Middle East.
6. Paul's characterization gets more complicated as the novel progresses
-Paul steps into his role as Duke by acting older than he is.
-He is possibly both Bene Gesserit and Mentat, which would explain his savior status among the people
7. Paul has the opportunity to bring about unity through this combination and the joining of religion and technology, and Harkonnens and Atreides
8. It is difficult to see what the novel is leading up to
-possibly killing his grandfather, Baron Harkonnen
9. Being truly human in the world of Dune is dangerous but could also bring about peace through Paul.
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