Comments on: Week One-Introduction http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/ Follow the tangents and monotonies of a life pursuing academia. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:01:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU hourly 1 By: sherrig12 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-10 sherrig12 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 05:03:17 +0000 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-10 Your last statement about how you were not sure if you articulated what you wanted held true for me as well! I had the same problem, the words just seemed to flow out once I started writing, but I'm not sure how coherent my blog really was. I think its a testament to how little we actually reflect on our reasons for having an interest in literature and when we actually think about it, it ignites our initial interest in the subject that we have chosen to persue for the rest of our lives! Your last statement about how you were not sure if you articulated what you wanted held true for me as well! I had the same problem, the words just seemed to flow out once I started writing, but I’m not sure how coherent my blog really was. I think its a testament to how little we actually reflect on our reasons for having an interest in literature and when we actually think about it, it ignites our initial interest in the subject that we have chosen to persue for the rest of our lives!

]]> By: Michael Bastian http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-9 Michael Bastian Mon, 22 Jan 2007 03:11:04 +0000 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-9 Ms. Esther, You certainly have enough passion for literature to become a teacher (if that's what you so choose to do). I still find literary criticism a bit daunting, but there is hope that someday I'll find it more comfortable to deal and work with. You mentioned that as you've come to understand the workings of different theories you've become abler to identify your own (hopefully I'm understanding you or this passage can be disregarded). So, through starting off with a base knowledge of how others think you've created a unique sense of perspective for yourself to interpret literature. Have you found a name for your ism'? I am a strong advocate of independence and admire your ability to find a steady path. Wading through the mire of past research to come out with an original train of thought (or one that coincides in the manner by which your eyes interpret) is more than difficult. Do you feel that your ideas will evolve? I would imagine you are an open minded person. Or, do you find yourself identifying with one or more critical lense now? I cannot categorize my ideas to fall in one realm or the other. I don't believe the decision is proper to administer the coin toss. Enjoy your Sunday. Relax before the week of work. Peace, Michael Ms. Esther,

You certainly have enough passion for literature to become a teacher (if that’s what you so choose to do). I still find literary criticism a bit daunting, but there is hope that someday I’ll find it more comfortable to deal and work with.

You mentioned that as you’ve come to understand the workings of different theories you’ve become abler to identify your own (hopefully I’m understanding you or this passage can be disregarded). So, through starting off with a base knowledge of how others think you’ve created a unique sense of perspective for yourself to interpret literature. Have you found a name for your ism’? I am a strong advocate of independence and admire your ability to find a steady path. Wading through the mire of past research to come out with an original train of thought (or one that coincides in the manner by which your eyes interpret) is more than difficult. Do you feel that your ideas will evolve? I would imagine you are an open minded person. Or, do you find yourself identifying with one or more critical lense now? I cannot categorize my ideas to fall in one realm or the other. I don’t believe the decision is proper to administer the coin toss.

Enjoy your Sunday. Relax before the week of work.

Peace,

Michael

]]> By: ryancallander http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-8 ryancallander Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:48:43 +0000 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-8 For starters, I thought that your thoughts were well articulated, so you don't have to worry about that. Also, on your comment on how you see more people take dvd's than books, that's a little discouraging to anyone who enjoys literature. For starters, I thought that your thoughts were well articulated, so you don’t have to worry about that. Also, on your comment on how you see more people take dvd’s than books, that’s a little discouraging to anyone who enjoys literature.

]]> By: elizabeth0509 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-7 elizabeth0509 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:27:00 +0000 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-7 Hi Esther, First of all, I really like how you wrote this blog. As I read it, I felt that we have a lot of similar views between our posts. We are both hoping to gain an understanding of writing as a whole, including the idea of "understanding of why people choose to write". Another part of this that I found very interesting when I read it, was the section based on your previous English studies. I think it's neat that you read such different literature by such different authors than what I read because I felt that mine would relate to a lot of other people in the English field. All in all, I really enjoyed reading your post, great job! Hi Esther,
First of all, I really like how you wrote this blog. As I read it, I felt that we have a lot of similar views between our posts. We are both hoping to gain an understanding of writing as a whole, including the idea of “understanding of why people choose to write”. Another part of this that I found very interesting when I read it, was the section based on your previous English studies. I think it’s neat that you read such different literature by such different authors than what I read because I felt that mine would relate to a lot of other people in the English field. All in all, I really enjoyed reading your post, great job!

]]> By: atticfox http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-2 atticfox Fri, 19 Jan 2007 20:32:56 +0000 http://estherspace.wordpress.com/2007/01/19/week-one-introduction/#comment-2 Hi Esther, It's amazing how much our first two sentences echo one another for this assignment. We are also like minded about enjoying the development of our individual thoughts on literature through critical theory. I used to think it had all been said and that my ideas couldn't possibly be scholarly enough to contribute something new. I now know better. Now, when I sit down to write a paper, I no longer struggle with the synthesis of a topic. Instead, I am wading through multiple topics in search of the best. Lit has come alive through new lights, filters and lenses for me and I can't seem to turn it off. I particularly like your comment on how "literature is both a product of society and a means of legitimizing it." Well said! I too feel your despair about the traditional cannon, but would like to offer some hope. I can attest to the field opening up to once marginalized writers. My recent time at Saint Rose after a 10 year hiatus from the major is proving to address authors and issues I've never heard spoken of before. I suppose I must agree with T. S. Eliot's assessment in the week's reading assignment. There is value in art and literature that stands the test of time, lending credence to the traditional canon. I also agree with his assessment that new literature also has value without confining itself to the old structures and boundaries. It is this idea that creates space for acceptance of new texts in our studies. I don't believe the door can remain shut any longer. The winds of change are finally beginning to blow it open. Hi Esther,

It’s amazing how much our first two sentences echo one another for this assignment. We are also like minded about enjoying the development of our individual thoughts on literature through critical theory. I used to think it had all been said and that my ideas couldn’t possibly be scholarly enough to contribute something new. I now know better. Now, when I sit down to write a paper, I no longer struggle with the synthesis of a topic. Instead, I am wading through multiple topics in search of the best. Lit has come alive through new lights, filters and lenses for me and I can’t seem to turn it off. I particularly like your comment on how “literature is both a product of society and a means of legitimizing it.” Well said!

I too feel your despair about the traditional cannon, but would like to offer some hope. I can attest to the field opening up to once marginalized writers. My recent time at Saint Rose after a 10 year hiatus from the major is proving to address authors and issues I’ve never heard spoken of before. I suppose I must agree with T. S. Eliot’s assessment in the week’s reading assignment. There is value in art and literature that stands the test of time, lending credence to the traditional canon. I also agree with his assessment that new literature also has value without confining itself to the old structures and boundaries. It is this idea that creates space for acceptance of new texts in our studies. I don’t believe the door can remain shut any longer. The winds of change are finally beginning to blow it open.

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