What does social life look like in Rue Jules Verne? How are relationships structured? Mediated?
Rue Jules Verne, as described in the book is a resort place, well an artificial resort. The people who are visiting this city or who live her are of the wealthier group. Gibson writes of families, children, and teenagers all staying there. " Case went on to thteur balconey and watched a trio of tanned French teenagers ride simple hang gliders a few meters above the spray, triangles of nylon in bright primary colors."
However this seems to be more of a free city, or less conservative because Gibson writes if case spotting a teenager hang gliding naked as well. The impression I get of the city is somewhat like a european beach resort. There are grand hotels, wealthy families, and beaches, and many tourists.
"He rode up with an Italian girl in spotless whites, cheekbones and nose daubed with something black and non reflective." this quote gives insight into the way people dress, very sophisticated, clean, and above all expensive. Gibson speaks of visitors sunbathing on the rooftop.
FOLlOW UP QUESTIONS
Why do you thing Armitage took Case and Molly to this city when they so clearly don't fit in?
How are these people different from this in Chiba city?
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