What Is the Message in Jean Bruller's (Vercors') Novel, and You

question 43

Essay

What is the message in Jean Bruller's (Vercors') novel, And You Shall Know Them? What is its significance in a discussion of the Neandertals?

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Definitions:

Schema-inconsistent

Pertains to information or events that do not fit within existing cognitive frameworks or expectations.

Highly Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable in a particular context.

Primacy Effect

The inclination to recall information more effectively when it's introduced initially than when it comes later.

Upward Counterfactuals

Hypothetical scenarios that individuals imagine which are better than what actually happened, often used in reflecting on past events.