SOPHIE'S WORLD

(Sofies verden), by Jostein Gaarder (JG), translated from Norwegian into American by Paulette Møller (PM)
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CH = chapter, P = page, L = line, C = comment, N = Norwegian,
T = (alternative) translation, usually closer to the original text,
TTR = Two-Tier Reality (metaphysical system bridging East and West)
 

CHAPTER 8: ATHENS (PP62-66)
«   Some are more equal than others. »
 
P62 L5: A video tape! T(cont): That was something new! L13: a notice board T: a placard L18: the big rabbit C: 'rabbit' (verb): to talk at length and in a rambling fashion L23: against marauders T: against an enemy
P63 L11: the Parthenon, which means 'The Virgin's Place' T: House of the Virgin L14: less heavy T: more lively L14: it gives the impression of lightness. In other words, it presents an optical illusion T: lightness, due to an
P64 L16: monumental T: great L21: gymnastics building T: gymnasium L32: man of rank T: nobleman L34: It is extraordinary to think about T: it's a wonderful thought L37: Sophie certainly did think it was extraordinary to think about T: felt that it was fascinating L38: just as extraordinary the way T: just as amazing that
P65 L8: into the camera. While he stood there, several tall buildings T: camera. In a moment, a quite different picture appeared on the screen. Several L10: Above (T: On) the skyline T: horizon L13: garish colors T: brilliant colours L25: weird (T: mysterious) man L35: Sophie noticed (T: spotted)
P66 L8: think over T: about L9: cookies T: cakes L9: ask yourself why all horses are the same C: the same?! T: are alike L10: think T: believe L11: say whether men and women are equally sensible C: Yes, but some are more equal than others L13: Sophie wound and rewound the tape T: wound the tape forward and back L15: Sophie tried to think things through clearly T: to collect her thoughts L17: to its end T: through L18: her philosophy teacher was eccentric T: original L19: teaching methods that defied all the (T: known) laws of nature C: only some L30: You've gone to sleep (T: bed) with all your clothes (T: your dress) on!