but it was well worded and supported bullshit
It was mostly tied into Nemo and his character. I don't remember exactly what my thesis even was anymore, but I did manage to pull out legitimate deeper meaning. But then, I can fish out deeper meaning from most things. Part if it comes from living with rather vivid dreams, so I've always enjoyed picking those apart and theorizing on the symbolism of weird events, why people play certain character in my dreams, and stuff like that. You could probably put a plate of mashed potatos in front of me and I'd eek out some sort of ridiculous meaning or symbolism. Probably something like "the form of these mashed potatoes is mountinous, suggesting a challenged and struggling mind. Given that the media is mashed potato, one might infer that it represents the struggle of the Irish immigrants and how the existing citizens of America mashed them under their boots when they first arrived" or some other such bullarky.
But in anycase, I did manage to make a legitimate thesis and paper. This teacher would not have allowed me to get away with anything else (trust me). She was a fantastic teacher, really. Pity she became a librarian.
It was mostly tied into Nemo and his character. I don't remember exactly what my thesis even was anymore, but I did manage to pull out legitimate deeper meaning. But then, I can fish out deeper meaning from most things. Part if it comes from living with rather vivid dreams, so I've always enjoyed picking those apart and theorizing on the symbolism of weird events, why people play certain character in my dreams, and stuff like that. You could probably put a plate of mashed potatos in front of me and I'd eek out some sort of ridiculous meaning or symbolism. Probably something like "the form of these mashed potatoes is mountinous, suggesting a challenged and struggling mind. Given that the media is mashed potato, one might infer that it represents the struggle of the Irish immigrants and how the existing citizens of America mashed them under their boots when they first arrived" or some other such bullarky.
But in anycase, I did manage to make a legitimate thesis and paper. This teacher would not have allowed me to get away with anything else (trust me). She was a fantastic teacher, really. Pity she became a librarian.
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This message last edited by LadyLorraine on 11/01/2010 at 04:01:18 PM
The Count of Monte Cristo was a terrible choice for a book discussion.
09/01/2010 07:41:01 PM
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Hey, now (copy/paste)
09/01/2010 07:48:56 PM
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People should think about these things before recommending books.
09/01/2010 08:13:10 PM
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Which is why I voted for Bulgakov's M & M.
09/01/2010 10:56:00 PM
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I disagree slightly
09/01/2010 09:07:12 PM
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Well, by that standard a Jackie Collins novel is worthy of debate.
10/01/2010 01:08:04 AM
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Oh, I almost forgot
10/01/2010 01:11:50 AM
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Ooh...I'd love to hear them!!! What did Eco say to trash Dumas? *NM*
10/01/2010 01:19:43 AM
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Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen
10/01/2010 01:39:28 AM
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I love it. Strangely enough, though, he wrote an introduction to the book.
10/01/2010 01:54:24 AM
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Not really strange as Eco has long been fascinated by this book
11/01/2010 05:01:56 PM
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Did he mention it in his book on ugliness?
11/01/2010 05:12:55 PM
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Re: Here's the French translation from Eco's work on supermen
11/01/2010 03:49:15 PM
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That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise.
11/01/2010 05:12:25 PM
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Re: That's fascinating. Of course, I disagree with Eco's praise.
11/01/2010 06:22:24 PM
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I agree that abridging it would not work well.
12/01/2010 04:06:26 PM
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I think there are plenty of things that can be discussed.
09/01/2010 10:00:06 PM
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Discussed and put to rest in 5 minutes or less, perhaps.
10/01/2010 01:17:02 AM
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Depends on who you are, one would imagine.
10/01/2010 08:16:11 AM
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<pretentious>Well, why should we cater to the lowest common denominator?
11/01/2010 02:17:03 AM
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I'd laugh...
11/01/2010 07:21:38 PM
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I don't get that. Well, of course I do from Tom, but let's put him aside for this discussion.
12/01/2010 03:35:21 AM
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It's frustrating though...
12/01/2010 04:18:37 AM
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I think if you posted that (or something like it) people would reply to it.
12/01/2010 05:08:53 AM
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Perhaps.
12/01/2010 05:26:38 AM
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Given the people who have read the Kushiel books, I think you'd be pleasantly surprised.
12/01/2010 05:58:33 AM
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You're not.
12/01/2010 02:16:09 PM
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Her next series sounds interesting
12/01/2010 02:20:17 PM
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It does, but the reviews I've seen aren't too enthusiastic.
12/01/2010 02:29:26 PM
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Yes, but how so?
12/01/2010 02:39:59 PM
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Well...
13/01/2010 07:03:08 PM
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Honestly...
13/01/2010 07:51:14 PM
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Absolutely.
14/01/2010 12:55:00 PM
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Re: Absolutely.
14/01/2010 01:57:47 PM
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In short, not a good name for a daughter. At least not one with an interest in Classics.
15/01/2010 05:32:35 AM
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I'm staying far, far away from Seneca.
15/01/2010 02:01:49 PM
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Ah, yes. The Apocolocyntosis. Possibly the least amusing humor ever penned. I hate Seneca. *NM*
16/01/2010 02:14:32 AM
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I really don't think it would.
12/01/2010 07:49:32 AM
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I have tried before.
12/01/2010 01:59:24 PM
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If it is well-written and defends the value of the book, I don't see why you shouldn't post it.
12/01/2010 05:12:58 PM
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I'm quite enjoying it.
09/01/2010 10:40:30 PM
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A kid's book of adventure doesn't translate into a good book club discussion.
10/01/2010 01:21:11 AM
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I have to agree
11/01/2010 12:36:55 AM
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How did you find deeper meaning (pun intended) in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea? *NM*
11/01/2010 02:17:55 AM
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It was half bullshit, you must understand
11/01/2010 03:59:42 PM
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