This is the 2nd of what will be eleven ‘chapters’ under the title of ‘Control’ – the first was just two chapters earlier (Chapter 20). Repetition is a key part of persuasion, and Crichton understands that he must persuade the reader that the technology and scenario he is laying out to them are very much possible.

Best Writing, Quotes

“We see these animals as fragile and delicate.”

Jurassic Park, Page 151 Arnold to Malcolm

The scientists who have resurrected the dinosaurs and built the park are finding exactly what they plan to find – a novel, near-natural, ecosystem that doesn’t violate any of their safety designs. Malcolm sees the park for what it really is – a living Frankenstein ecosystem, cobbled together with parts that will lead to unintended consequences.

Page by Page Highlights, Quotes

“Grant didn’t like computers.” Page 146

“That’s two hundred and thirty-eight animals, as of this minute.” John Arnold to Genaro, Page 147.

“Once every fifteen minutes, the computer tallies the animals in all categories,” Arnold said. Page 148. The category tally is a technical report, a data table, that Crichton will use very persuasively with the reader later in the book.

“It’s important for everyone to remember that these animals are created.” Page 149 – Arnold refers to the ‘version numbers’ of the dinosaurs in the category tally.

“And these sensors are everywhere in the park?” Page 150 Arnold agrees to Malcolm’s question, stating that “92%” of the park is covered. It is amazing to think that today, thirty-four years later, even the most ardent technophile would laugh at the assertion that such a system could reliably function with a 0% failure rate.

“We see these animals as fragile and delicate.” Arnold to Malcolm, Page 151

“You’re going to have rides? Like an amusement park?” Grant realizes the plan on page 152.

“This is the system Mr. Nedry designed?” Malcolm asked. Page 153

“It’s just a matter of your assumptions.” Malcolm answers the question of, “Can any dinosaurs escape?” on page 154.

“I’m sure the tour will make everything clear,” Malcolm said. Page 155