I can’t help but feel that in its own way The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao is a magical realist novel. I hadn’t heard the term used before we talked about it in reference to Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, but having read several of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s novels, I think I understand well… Continue reading Magical Realism?
Author: KatieS
Talk about having nothing to say….
Last week I was unable to write a blog post about Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close because I honestly felt like all of the important things about it were talked about in class. Granted, there were things that I didn’t understand about the book, and questions that have gone unanswered, but I feel like this… Continue reading Talk about having nothing to say….
Screenplay for The Road
(Scene adapted from page 138 in the book.) Point of view shot as man walks down stairs into bunker. Camera pans to show cots along the wall, mattress pads rolled up. Cut to man’s face, smiling. The man turns his head to look at the boy. Point of view shot as he looks at boy.… Continue reading Screenplay for The Road
“Not now, Death”
As much as we’ve talked about the issue of death in White Noise in class, I can’t help but feel that there’s more to say. One passage that stood out in my mind after reading is in the middle of chapter 26 when Babette and Jack argue about who is more afraid of death. They… Continue reading “Not now, Death”
Concert Noise
3,000 people cheer and clap as the lights go down and the 3 members of Blink-182 walk off the stage. A few minutes go by and things start to quiet down, while people stop clapping to turn to their neighbors and yell “But Mark said it wasn’t going to be their last song!” or “Why… Continue reading Concert Noise
“Blood” In Lucifer’s Hammer
The word “blood” appears in the novel 28 times. While the meaning of the word does not change as the novel progresses, it does mean different things depending on the character we are focusing on. For example, when we are reading the scenes involving Alim Nassar, blood is associated with brotherhood (it also seems to… Continue reading “Blood” In Lucifer’s Hammer
Personal Ad for Pieter Jakov
Before Hammerfall: Dedicated male astronaut with intense national pride seeks low maintenance woman who doesn’t mind long absences. Must have strong sense of adventure, but also be able to cook and take care of children while I’m in space. Also, ability to keep state secrets quiet is absolutely necessary! Americans need not apply. After Hammerfall:… Continue reading Personal Ad for Pieter Jakov
The Reverend Henry Armitage
One thing that interested me while I was doing the reading for this week was the character of Henry Armitage and the roll that he will play as the novel continues. While he is a minor character thus far, I think it’s important that Niven and Pournelle included him at all. Throughout history scientists and… Continue reading The Reverend Henry Armitage