fascination of the abomination

[2HousePlague]

I think “fascination of the abomination” is a modern term. It relates to a loss of civilization. In the novella, the trip down the river is the metaphor for that process. It is also atavism, decay. We have imagery for this in many movies. The civilized man who removes his city clothes and goes to dwell with beasts in the wilderness. It’s cliche. When we discover these wayward sons, they always look the same... @