An Interview with August Wilson

In the interview between David Savran and August Wilson alot of truth and intelligence is addressed.Wilson makes numerous valid points about life,African-Americans,and society.Reading the interview sparked my interest in Wilson books due to her relative responses.I agree with the fact that we are pieces of a parents and the tools they give us prepare us for the world. I also agree how sometimes the tools given have to function different since things change with the generation. I enjoyed how issues occuring in the African American community was addressed as well as a way to solve them. The interview allowed reality to be told as it is without sugar coating anything.

tragedy and the common man

Authur Miller's Tragedy and the Common Man is a piece that opened my mind to the numerous ideas he presented,most of which I agreed with. I enjoyed how he presented that even though tragedies may seem archaic the problem the characters face aren't archaic but yet similar. Miller suggest that both royals and common folk share the same goal of trying to regain their postion in society or trying to change their position.Since royals and common folk share the same thinking process that allows them to face the same problems and react to them in the same fashion.I was intrigued that Miller believed that the common man's more prone to tragedy since they have a higher fear of their reputation being damaged or flawed.I agree that diginty and what people will do to keep it allows the common man just as much tragedy as a royal.As long as people have perseverance no matter the odds they are available to tragedy regardless their rank.

On Close Reading

In Peter Rabinowitz "On Close Reading" he dicusses the different types of reading on the effects they have on the reader.I enjoy how he understands that people shoudn't read just one way because doing so will not allow your mind to correctly appreciate written works.This piece helps you realize the importance of being open minded & explains the conflicts that will be encountered if readers don't.This piece was eye-opening & detailed.

On Minimalist Fiction

In John Barth's "Minimalist Ficton" he discusses what minimalist fiction is & preaches less is more.I found it a bit ironic how the piece is about minimalist but it included so much extra information in parentheses.Ernest Hemingway's quote gave life to the whole piece and simplified it.He basically described how being concise in writing allows readers to understand the piece better & feel closer to it.This piece allowed me to appreciate minimalist just as much as non-minimalist.

On the Dangers of Reading Ficton

In Thomas Jeffersons " On the  Dangers of Reading Fiction" he gives a detailed account of his dislike of fiction.He makes a few main points which include,time lost,mind poisoning, & poor judgement to give examples of why reading ficton is dangerous.I agree with what he is saying to an extent because if the reader has a balance of both fiction & non-fiction the non-fiction can help delete some of the negative effects of reading ficton.On the bright side he admits ficton is not all bad because it helps the reader develop a "sound morality" and if the reader indulges in the right kind of poetry the can appreciate complex writing.This was very informative & enjoyable.

On the Differences Between Poetry & Prose

In T.E Hulme's "On the Differences between Poetry & Prose" he uses this piece to signify poetry is better than prose.He begins by comparing prose to algebra which I thought was excellent because it really made you understand his point.Most people probably wouldn't think to compare english to math which I enjoyed.I also enjoyed how he pointed out poetry is appealing to the sense which strengthens his point while giving you a better idea of the greatness ofpoetry.Reading this piece opened my mind & allowed me to appreciate poetry and the creativity it allows.It also made me think of prose as a literary prison.

Figuring Out Metaphors: Reflection

In John R. Searle's Figuring Out Metaphors he doesn't answer any of the questions people have about metaphors and I kind of wish he would have.He basically just stated a few facts and theories about metaphors.Personally I enjoy the subject matter of the poem and appreciate metaphors.If poetry lacked metaphors it would not be as vibrant and as luring as it usually is.Metphors are very esstianal to poetry and rap as well which is another reason I enjoy them.Even though sometimes they are complicated to understand they help enrich our minds and train our brains to think harder.All in all the poem was enjoyable.