The Eyes of Heisenberg - Themes

Themes

Continuing a theme present in many of Herbert's other works, the novel is principally concerned with the problems inherent in or caused by the inflexibility of a static system. The Durants find themselves a cog in the high-level machinations of competing factions, none of which have their own best interests at heart.

A number of Herbert's other common themes pop up, including his interest in complex, rigidly codified or ritualized behaviors, reflected in the precise etiquette expected of those granted an audience with the Tuyere. Herbert's interest in exotic forms of communication takes the shape of the secret language of the Couriers, conveyed through subtle palm pressures during handholding. The longevity of the Optimen prefigures Leto II of the Dune saga.

Works by Frank Herbert
Dune universe
  • Dune
  • Dune Messiah
  • Children of Dune
  • God Emperor of Dune
  • Heretics of Dune
  • Chapterhouse: Dune
  • "The Road to Dune"
ConSentiency universe
  • "A Matter of Traces"
  • "The Tactful Saboteur"
  • Whipping Star
  • The Dosadi Experiment
Destination: Void universe
  • Destination: Void
  • The Jesus Incident
  • The Lazarus Effect
  • The Ascension Factor
Standalone novels
  • The Dragon in the Sea
  • The Green Brain
  • The Eyes of Heisenberg
  • The Heaven Makers
  • The Santaroga Barrier
  • Soul Catcher
  • The Godmakers
  • Hellstrom's Hive
  • Direct Descent
  • The White Plague
  • Man of Two Worlds
  • High-Opp
Short story collections
  • The Worlds of Frank Herbert
  • The Book of Frank Herbert
  • The Best of Frank Herbert
  • The Priests of Psi
  • Eye

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