The essence of “blaming the victim”. Herbert paves the way for “Green Fascism” and the continuation of a Luddite dislike of technological advance. His dislike of women and the disturbing symbolism of a giant worm (that simultaneously manages to represent both a moisture-lacking “penis” and “vagina”) is palpable. Indeed, just why Herbert is so obsessed with a “lack of moisture” could well provide fuel for endless Physchiatric seminars – although I rather suspect that Mr Herbert may well deny the validity or existence of such a science. And here is the crux of the matter – this hours long safari of utter boredom – is a vehicle designed by the auther to convince the unthinking reader that he (Herbert) possesses some type of superior or hidden power. When infect he merely possesses a good publicist.
