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When [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]] return from [[Explosion future|the future]], a pigeon flies off of the [[Deveaux rooftop]] | When [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]] return from [[Explosion future|the future]], a pigeon flies off of the [[Deveaux rooftop]]. As the two look out over [[New York City]], the pigeon flies away. | ||
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Revision as of 21:54, 24 February 2010
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Claude cares for pigeons. | |
First appearance | The Fix |
In-story stats | |
Known ability | None |
Home | New York, NY |
Residence | Charles Deveaux's rooftop |
Claude Rains cares for pigeons on Charles Deveaux's rooftop.
History
The Fix
Peter finds Claude on the roof of Charles Deveaux's apartment building, feeding pigeons in a coop. Peter is surprised that Claude keeps pigeons; Claude says he doesn't "keep" anything.
Distractions
Simone and Isaac meet on the roof of Charles Deveaux's apartment building. Simone remarks that her father wondered who fed the pigeons.
Unexpected
Isaac includes Claude's pigeons in a painting. On the rooftop, Peter asks Claude why he cares for pigeons. Claude says that Charles Darwin bred pigeons while working on his theory of evolution.
Five Years Gone
When Hiro and Ando return from the future, a pigeon flies off of the Deveaux rooftop. As the two look out over New York City, the pigeon flies away.
Dual
Hiro asks a pigeon for help while hanging on a pole, but then realizes he is talking to an animal.
Memorable Quotes
"You know, I never figured out how those pigeons got up here. My father always said, 'If they found their way, we ought to let 'em be.'"
- - Simone (to Isaac) (Distractions)
"What's this all about anyways?"
"What's what?"
"The birds. I mean, you sort of hate everything, everyone. Except you treat these pigeons like they're family."
"Charles Darwin bred pigeons when he was working out his theory of evolution. Married up various permutations to get maximum potential."
- - Peter, Claude (Unexpected)
Notes
- Pigeons are birds that commonly nest in urban areas; they are noted for their ability to return to their nests from great distances. Wild pigeons are widely considered nuisance animals, while domesticated pigeons can be used to carry messages.
- During the commentary for Five Years Gone cast members noted that wild pigeons live in the soundstage where Isaac's loft is.
- Pigeons belongs to the same family as doves. In Heroes, both Claude's pigeons and Ishi's dove live on the top floor of Charles Deveaux's building.
Gallery
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Claude cares for some birds on Charles Deveaux's rooftop.
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The birds reside in a large cage atop the building.
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Though he cares for them, he does not keep them. Claude feels this is an expression of free will.
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Isaac paints Claude's pigeons, among other things.
External Links
- Pigeons — Wikipedia