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I liked the idea of making up 70 % of the questions for our test. I was happy with the questions my group came up with but a bit nervous to see what other groups came up with. I am afraid something that someone else may think was a critical point in the story for say may not trigger the same in my mind :).. Overall I love the class. It is interesting to think of what the author is really trying to tell you. Good luck to everyone on the midterm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_quK9SEGYE
I watched the trailer for the book Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. Just from watching these short clips I can tell that the way I pictured the book and the characters is way different than how the movie portrays them. The movie looks like it’s...
I understand where you are coming from. I was excited about watching the movie after I finished the book. So I rented in on Netflix and watched it with my hubby. I think I would have enjoyed the movie much more, if I had not read the book. The movie was still a good movie, it just leaves out major events and relationships and then it puts strange emphasis on other areas. I may re watch it and try to not be so critical of all the "changes" from the book and see what I think then. I know others who really enjoyed watching it. #reblog3/9/14
BEAUTIFUL AND TRUE
This chapter was a very sad, heartfelt and joyous chapter all in one. I am still not sure what to think about Oskar's Grandpa. I guess it could be said that by going with Oskar to dig up his son's coffin and fill it with all the letters he wrote to his son he is getting his closure... Finally getting to say all the things he never got to say. I am going to seem so insensitive when I say this , but.... I do not think he deserved it. All those years he missed out on. His son should have ahs the right to know him. If even from a distance. He was selfish and still ends the book with his needs. On the other hand it was so comforting to see Oskar finally have a bit of piece. Knowing that his mom received a call from dad that day as well. Forgiving himself for not answering the phone. The biggest joy of my heart was to see Oskar and his mom beginning the long journey of recovery. Oskar finally accepting that she is sad and hurt, but she is moving forward. the realization that maybe Ron isn't such a bad guy. This ending gave me hope. Hope that the true, real life "Oskar's out there, are moving on.. Loving and living again. #3/1/14originalpost
HAVE SOME COOL SKETCH ART OF THE BOOK COVER THAT A GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCH LED ME TO
Considering I am even more behind on these posts than I’d realized, expect a drastic dip in quality.
I am just about to finish Extremely Loud so I’ll talk about how I feel about the book as a whole in a later...
I agree with you. Although I thought the event was horrific ( on the U.S behalf) I was a bit confused how it really fit into the story. (until I got a bit further into the book and then I could see the connection between the Grandparents story as well). The fact that Oskar chose the topic was not at all surprising. He has a mind that is clearly more advanced (in some ways) than those peers who surround him. I also question if he chose this topic because it was a part of his family history?? It might have been interesting to see the author connect the two.. Or maybe this story was just about Oskar recalling another major suffering event in History where death was of a mass devastation. Something to relate to? #Reblog3/2/14
"Only humans can cry tears. Did you know that?" Along with most of everyone else in this class, I am in love with this book. I have seen the movie, well not the whole thing unfortunately, and it is very similar. I remember the part in the movie, where Oskar is going to all the Black residents...
I will agree with you that I loved the book. I grew up outside of Chicago and it kind of reminded me of my childhood traveling around the city.. (granted I am hesitant to let me daughters play out front by themselves .. lol). My heart aches for Oskar. It seems so unfair that such a young boy would have to face such devastation. 9/11 made such a big impact on his little life. To think this is only one story... One of thousands. Makes me teary eyed to think of it. AS for the movie... I did not care for it. The story line was good and If I had not read the book I feel like I could have enjoyed it a it more. I could not get past the fact that so many things were changed or just altogether left out. #2/23/14reblog
There is no comparison between the book and the movie
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Seeing how I finished the book last week and have reread back through several chapters to really comprehend what was being said (and for my paper) I decided to watch the movie. So last night after the kiddos went to bed my husband and I sat down to watch the movie. Although I know that rarely is a book followed though exactly into a movie, I was very disappointed by the movie. The humor, and sadness did follow through into the movie. As well as Oskar's character was close to the book. However there were a lot of details that were left out, or just changed. So of these things I felt were needed to really grasp the true meaning, the symbolism, behind them. Curious of what others thought. If I did not have the book in comparison then I think this would have been a good movie. My husband liked it. #2/28/14
Wrapping up Extremly Loud
It is so strange that a book can contain so many heartfelt moments, so many sad moments and so many humorous moments all within the same chapter. Sometimes the same page! I would love to have read more about how Oskar was before 9/11. The short tid bits of memories tell the story of a boy who was full of energy, loved his dad and was different to some extent but I personally did not see the major autism factors before. Post 9/11 he is having major psychological issues and portrays many of the Autism spectrum disorder symptoms. I question whether or not this is autism. Is he just so emotionally scarred and full of such despair that he creates his own "safety" zones such as his folder, his clothes, his tambourine???? Just food for thought... #2/21/14
I did not realize that "The Things They Carried" is listed as a fiction book. The stories from this book are based on actual real events and experiences. If the events are real then why would it be fiction? The answer was written in “How to Tell a True War Story,” he states- “In many cases a true war story cannot be believed. If you believe it, be skeptical. It’s a question of credibility. Often the crazy stuff is true and the normal stuff isn’t, because the normal stuff is necessary to make you believe the truly incredible craziness.”.. That is a POWERFUL statement. So is he saying if I only told you the crazy real stuff you would never believe it, so I have to sugar coat it for you with some nice stories as well.. Either way fiction or not I liked this book. #original2/7/14
This new concept of tumblr and posting weekly has given me a bit of anxiety. I guess I am resistant to the idea of change and the unknown. I’m a creature of habit and schedules. While postmodernism is not a concept I am familiar with, I will approach it with an open mind. I hope at the end of this...
Funny :) my first blog was very similar to this one! I feel strange just putting my thoughts out for everyone to see. Writing or blogging is difficult. You see I can talk to you no problem ;0) I may use hand motions or facial expressions or different tones of voice. This blogging thing is hard. How do you express how you really feel and what you are really thinking?? I have too promised to keep an open mind and I must admit the Post Modern short stories we have read so far are at least interesting if not amusing. #reblog 1/19/14
In Cold Blood- So popular there are multiple editions.
I found this site that lists all the editions of in cold blood. Some of the pictures were super creepy! Each collection has a different feel all together. This one has a removable sticker?!?! Just what every murder book needs a removable sticker! Apparently this book was a huge hit! I can see how it qualifies as po-mo for sure!
In Cold Blood, Magnum Collection Edition (and a few others)
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After yesterday’s discussion, I was still stuck on the ideas of Mary Ann(?) and how she came to “be with” the forest. It seemed that a lot of people thought that she was adapting to the jungle. I completely understand how you could think that considering that it is human nature to adapt to a...
I agree about Maryanne. I never for once thought she was just "fitting in" or "adapting". I feel like deep down that is who she really was, so when opportunity knocked she went for it. I wonder if maybe she even went as far as she did with the greenies because her boyfriend and society in general were so adamant about that not being acceptable. I was kind of sad how it ended. Did she make it out? Did she choose to just become completely free and one with nature? #reblog 2/9
#reblog 2/2/14.. Growing up with a single mom war wasn't really a evening discussion. I find myself rereading many pages trying not to "skim read". there are so many characters and the book skips around alot. It is easy to see how this book is po- mo. Back then people really didn't discuss the details of war. Even today many people just leave it as your dad put it. The fact that the details were there made the story very realistic. Imagine living in the dirt with bugs and who knows what for weeks, months, years. I also found it interesting the things they carried were both physical and mental and the descriptions of both were right on. Htey carried guilt, passion, regret, love, hope, drugs, equipment.. I wonder what was "heavier" the physical or mental items.
So far I am on page 140 in The Things They Carried. I am enjoying it more than I usually enjoy I guess”war stories”. Before this book I did not know much about the Vietnam War and this book has truly opened my eyes on how horrible of a place it was. My favorite part so far was when he was telling you “you know it’s a war story when”. I have had the pleasure to grow up a Military child so when I read that chapter I thought of all the times I’ve asked by dad about stories and sometimes the only thing he could say was “it’s a bad place”. How descriptive Tim O’Brien was with the casualties to my understanding would be some form of Po-Mo. As we discussed in class the other day it’s describing gruesome scenes in books just wasn’t done. So for him to come through and write a story on the war of that time that people knew so little about was very unheard of. #013114
I must say I am so very very very excited to take a short break from the Postmodern American Fiction book and move onto a book that I understand the first time I read it! So far "the Things they Carried" seems a bit more like the reading I choose to normally read! That being said I really have enjoyed the classroom group discussion time. It is only though breaking down each short story into setting, characters, POV, post modernism and so on that I have left actually understanding the story instead of wanting to pull my hair out from reading it over and over. After class this last Wednesday I had a feeling like "ok, that wasn't so bad" and.... "oh I get it now.. A ghost writer" #1/24/14 Original post
A CLIP FROM IN COLD BLOOD
This clip introduces us to the author, Truman Capote, and why he wrote the non-fiction novel “In Cold Blood”. It continues to introduce you to people actually involved in the real life case. One part of the clip is an interview with the District Attorney connected to the case. When Capote went to Holcomb to investigate the murder for his story, author Harper Lee goes with him to introduce him to the town’s people. The clip is narrated by several people that were close to the authors and people involved. After watching this clip you can go to google and bring up the movie trailer for In Cold Blood, staring Robert Blake as Perry.
I thought this story was both scary, gross as well as mind boggling. The scary and gross part being that two human beings are actual capable of being so mean and cruel. The details were a bit gory but I think if they were not included you would loose the full impact of emotion.The mind boggling part is that the writer was able to get so close to the killers. It was like he was really there in each of the different settings. A bit creepy :) I am interested in reading the rest of the book. After I read it I plan on watching the above movie. I enjoy to compare and contrast :)
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So... I hope that I am posting this correctly. This would be my first time using this site. It is a bit different than Facebook and Twitter .It is going to take some getting used too! Nothing like trying a bit of new technology to make you feel old and out of the loop :). I will hopefully upload a pic soon! Does anyone use their iphone for this site? Mine will not allow me to access?? I have been doing so research on my own at home over this LONG weekend and I must admit that I am still very shaking on my understanding of Post modernism. How did class go on Wednesday? ( I wasn't there). Did she go over the reading and was it easier to understand the readings? I was pretty lost. In general I took this class because I loved professor Clark, and I enjoy reading. Lately I feel like all I have been reading is school text books, Florida State Educators Study Guides, and of course I can not forget the nightly stories with my kids. Junie B. Jones has a pretty Smart mouth for a first grader :). With that being said I am excited over the reading list for this class and I CAN NOT wait to read The Road. Until then I will spend my evening beginning to read the Harry Potter Series with my 10 year old! #1/17 original post
