Answer: One of the major themes of the book “Strange Days” by Constantine Singer is the nature of reality and how it is shaped by perception and observation.
Explanation: The author explores this theme through the concept of “Seen Time”, which is the idea that the action of witnessing an event by a sentient creature is what creates reality and once a reality is witnessed, it’s “locked in” and cannot be changed. This theme impacts the story and characters in various ways, such as:
Alex, the protagonist, has to deal with the consequences of his future self’s actions and decisions, which he cannot alter or undo.
The Witnesses, a group of teens who can glide through time and see futures, have to balance their responsibility of saving the world with their personal desires and emotions.
Sabazios, the tech guru who leads the Witnesses, has a hidden agenda that involves manipulating the Seen Time to his advantage.
The aliens, who are the main antagonists, have a different understanding of reality and time, and seek to destroy the human race.
