Interesting! I thought it may have been a reference to dairy company -- especially since someone with whom she butts heads severely has a name that basically means "bad/sour milk." Just shows that we English teaches sometimes read TOO much into the symbolism of literary works?! LOL
For Zott, I also had wondered if the inspiration was to have a letter in her name in common with Calvin, but for the two of them to then span the alphabet (or ALMOST the alphabet, since he's not Alvin or another A-name). So, like, almost A to Z.
OR a reference to the phrase "Zeroing In On the Truth" since that's her constant quest -- and at times struggle -- as a scientist.
For Zott, I also had wondered if the inspiration was to have a letter in her name in common with Calvin, but for the two of them to then span the alphabet (or ALMOST the alphabet, since he's not Alvin or another A-name). So, like, almost A to Z.
OR a reference to the phrase "Zeroing In On the Truth" since that's her constant quest -- and at times struggle -- as a scientist.