Blog # 6

[everestascent]

Part One:

The most useful aspect of studying literature for me has been reading in a conscious manner.  I am more aware of what is actually being said" between the lines" of what I am reading.  Techniques such as, close reading, have helped me to decode the mysteries that an author has contained within their text.  If I had to choose an area that I

Comments

[tweedledeedo]

I related to what you said about having lots of insights and ideas, but getting confused when trying to put them in analytical form. The words I kept repeating were "keep it simple" while trying to write the last essay and even more about The Boat, as there were so many layers.

I hadn't read the term "god complex" in regards to Oedipus, but its a good term to describe his behaviour through the beginnings of the play.

[froggy_1]

I too find it difficult to express what I am trying to say and my learning analytically. I think it may just come with more practice... Or at least I hope it will :)