Htrl – Notes

7/5/12 notes How To Read belles-lettres by Thomas C. Foster Introduction Howd He Do That? 1. interlingual rendition Literature A. Same Story, Different Theory, Why? The Professor is a shargon more experienced than his students We dont set it. And we withdraw youre making it up. His mind is untied to polar theories and situations, making him somewhat optimistic. While theyre pretty much closed minded only viewing situations from one point of view. Theyre not handling the same method of conceive ofingThey dont have the same row of pointing, the students arent applying the same rules and strategies that the professor has learned to apply over cartridge clip Putting aside the age difference, simply, people dont think alike B. Grammar of Literature Novels, poems, plays, images, etc. all have prescripts. After the pattern is complete the audience is either pleased or not. Memory, symbol, and pattern are interpreted differently, separating professorial reading from everyo ne else Memory After watching a great movie, it sticks to you.So when reading a book that the same events somewhat relates to the characters actions in the movie, one will automatically apply what they saw in the movie to the characters action which opens up another view or interpretation of whats going on. Symbol Professors read symbolically, opening their minds to different ideas and comparisons between different things that a student, for example, wouldnt be able to find alike whatsoever way, shape, or form. Pattern Observing a pattern of literature has a lot to do with mechanism 2.Every Trip Is a Quest (Except When Its Not) A. When Its Not? The story with the young teenager didnt seem like a postulate but in fact was beca put on it had the same characters and actions that a quest has, its a quest in disguise. A quest consist of quin things and the story had those five exact things, it just wasnt so lucid The quester is usually young and inexperienced The quester usually f ails the verbalise task In a quest, theres always challenges and trials 3. How, Where aim I Seen This Before? A. Connecting the dotsAfter poring over and practicing literature for so long, a psyche begins to recognize patterns and concepts Studying literature is mostly practice After studying one thing and read others, you begin to connect the two and think where have i seen this before 4. Its Greek to Me A. Myths Myths show sacrifice and disordered or heroism and loyalty Authors use myths to have a splendid plot We sometimes use myths in our daily language, for comparisons Most myths character in the same manor Every myth have a hero with a dangerous and difficult goal that they either strain or dont achieve B.Underworld The underworld is a saddle horse for final battle Conflicts in the story is made clear in the underworld 5. Is That A Symbol? A. Symbolism Sometimes an author would use allegories instead of symbols Allegories shows a specific message just as an full poin t can be symbolic, so can an action Imagination, instincts, and past experiences is apply to find symbolism in literature 6. Does He Mean That? A. 7. So Does The Season A. writers can work magic with the seasons Famous authors have employ seasons as an advantageAuthors use seasons as different symbols for different things For example age, moods, life, and expiration Not only do they use seasons but they also use holidays 8. One Story 9. Dont Read With Your Eyes A. Perspective You shouldnt read from your point of view When reading certain things to fully watch and get a clear vision it is important to sometimes feel benignity or even empathy Reading from another perspective helps you to better understand the text When reading something from a different culture one doesnt have to accept the idea, just sympathy