Having already read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, I must admit I was not wholeheartedly looking forward to rereading it again for this class. Reading it the first time left me with the feeling I had spent quite a few many hours (I am an incredibly slow reader) reading a book that was… Continue reading A Brief Life, A Very Long Narrative
Author: Kristine Brown
Surviving /The Road/ as Vehicle to Prolonged PTSD
Undoubtedly, The Road presents a myriad of possible catalysts for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the population of McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic North America. “The Black Hole of Trauma” presents statistics describing possible grounds for the development of PTSD: One out of five of “23% had been…witnesses of violence against others,” (5) and developed PTSD, while “76%… Continue reading Surviving /The Road/ as Vehicle to Prolonged PTSD
Hyperempathy: The Reason to Unite
We talked some in class about the definitions of sympathy, empathy, and hyperempathy; however, we seemed to have avoided a discussion on the function of this “delusion,” in the novel. Whether or not Lauren’s condition is plausible or correctly labeled, I think the existence of the condition at all is extremely important. Could Butler have… Continue reading Hyperempathy: The Reason to Unite
Death avoided leads to life voided.
One part of White Noise that I thoroughly enjoyed was the idea presented by Jack that all plots move deathward. This, combined with the Jack and Babette’s notion that death might be nothing more than perpetual white noise, presents an interesting paradox. While plots may move deathward, Jack and Babette’s unceasing fear of death is… Continue reading Death avoided leads to life voided.
No supply, all demands.
With a whopping 83 appearances within Lucifer’s Hammer, Id say the word, demanded, deserves a little notice. While the verb is used fairly regularly in this novel, that is to say, it preforms the same function as the word, said, (e.g. Tim said, he said, one said), it is interesting to notice the increase in… Continue reading No supply, all demands.
Personal Ad: Harry Newcombe
Pre-Hammerfall: Ex-city boy with a penchant for the simple life and tasteful home accouterments. Nothing like a fine roast to brighten any day, no matter how heavy or lopsided the mail bag may be. Relaxed, steady job; government employed. Looking for a woman who appreciates a cheerful attitude and some beautiful, masterfully crafted facial hair.… Continue reading Personal Ad: Harry Newcombe