Thunder, Lightning and the Bible
" Something subtle happens there, but no thunder and lightning" (Foster 55)
At times I find myself searching so hard for meaning in text, especially when I am reading for a class and would like to say something interesting or at least have an insight to present. Foster suggests that while we may see references between the work we are reading and one we have already read, fireworks may not always happen.
I feel the same way. At times I find similarities between works, but when analyzing them my words just get jumbled. I think it is more important to look at what light the outside story can bring to what I am currently reading. Does this make the characters actions have a different meaning? What about the plot? Is it a parody or does it suggest something else?
When comparing to the Bible, similarities are much easier to recognize for our society. We have been so used to hearing Biblical references for most of our lives, so these cues seem to come naturally, regardless of our individual beliefs.
At times I find myself searching so hard for meaning in text, especially when I am reading for a class and would like to say something interesting or at least have an insight to present. Foster suggests that while we may see references between the work we are reading and one we have already read, fireworks may not always happen.
I feel the same way. At times I find similarities between works, but when analyzing them my words just get jumbled. I think it is more important to look at what light the outside story can bring to what I am currently reading. Does this make the characters actions have a different meaning? What about the plot? Is it a parody or does it suggest something else?
When comparing to the Bible, similarities are much easier to recognize for our society. We have been so used to hearing Biblical references for most of our lives, so these cues seem to come naturally, regardless of our individual beliefs.
I'm glad someone else tries to find meaning in text for classes. I know that feeling! And then when you try to analyze them, things get jumbled and things get confusing...totally understand.
Sometimes I think it's better not to find comparisons and just take things as they are in the story.