You can friend me at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001084060036&ref=profile&v=info not quite finished but we have some nice pictures from the movie and a bio going I seemed to have wasted some time trying to get cute little quotes from the book hidden in there.
I have without a doubt taken quite a bit from this class, although it brought about a lot of frustrations I have learned a bit about the Irish novel and what's more about Irish culture. I have learned that the trend amongst Irish authors is to display the culture and the world around them through their writing. Maybe not the current setting but, like in Breakfast on Pluto, past events that have enveloped the country and it's people. I have gotten a greater appreciation for the novel in general I have come to respect it whereas before i tended to avoid works of fiction thinking I would learn less than if I read non fiction. I still don't think that I could read works of literary criticism very often because, at least to me, they take away some of the magic and mystery that your are left with after reading a novel. This class has enriched my literary spectrum and I think in the future I won't be shying away from Irish literature!
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This idea is awesome! I wish I had thought of something creative like this! The facebook page is really cool, it almost seems like Pussy is a real person coming to life. I look forward to seeing the finished project. Also, like you, I have taken quite a bit from this class. And yes, for me it definitely brought about a lot of frustrations as well! But I realized that without the challenge I probably wouldn’t have learned what I have learned. I think that if it was too easy I wouldn’t have truly appreciated Irish Literature. I liked when you said, “I have learned that the trend amongst Irish authors is to display the culture and the world around them through their writing.” This is evident to me too, not only in Breakfast on Pluto but also in A Portrait and Carmilla. I also liked when you said, “I have gotten a greater appreciation for the novel in general I have come to respect it whereas before I tended to avoid works of fiction thinking I would learn less than if I read non fiction.” I can relate to this for sure. I now have a much greater appreciation for the novel especially since now I have learned the tools for interpreting a novel. I don’t think that I could read literary criticisms either for the same reason you listed—they take away the magic and mystery behind a novel. And, because I would just much rather read the novel and leave the story at that : )
ReplyDeleteOMG...I am so technologically challenged right now that I was even having issues getting your profile on facebook...that's what a lack of sleep and too much coffee will do for you.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I finally got it to work and I've 'friended' Patricia...now I'm just waiting. From what I can see already though, I LOVE it. So creative and so easy to get into the character. The pictures are great as is the profile information. It's so funny because it's really like your reading her facebook page. I think you are spot on and super creative. Nicely done.
As for this class, I agree with you too. I've really enjoyed this class and really enjoyed seeing what everyone had to say each week. I've definitely learned a ton about a completely different style of novel as well as a lot of Irish history. I'm so glad I took this class as it challenged me, frustrated me, and encouraged me to look at things from a whole new perspective.