Caroline! I loved that you did a powerpoint, and I loved that you took the time to really narrow down surrealism! It can be such a theoretical mess--and I think people take advantage of that, allowing surrealism to mean whatever is convenient. So props to you for hammering out a clear set of ideas.
I really loved the work you've done on Granny Weatherall--I especially liked your point that the death scene of Granny Weatherall becomes the Real death scene through a surrealist frame, rather that the once-removed death scene read by an audience who is in on the joke, so to speak.
I didn't quite catch what you were trying to say about Hapsy sharing an identity with Granny Weatherall through death, but I think you would have brought it full circle if you'd had more time. I agree with you, that Hapsy is dead. I always read her as an angel figure welcoming Granny Weatherall into the afterlife. Her line, "You haven't changed a bit" kind of gives me chills. I imagine, if we'd had more time to hear about it, Hapsy would have fit really well into the thesis. Through a surrealist frame work, we can accept her as an actual part of the death experience, rather than as a trick practiced upon a dying woman that the audience can read from a comfortable position of smug sanity.
I agree with Professor Cook that you were very thorough, and you've obviously done lots of great research--so props to you again for your attention to a single definition of surrealism, and to the details that support your thesis through the frame of that definition. I really enjoyed your presentation, too!:) I think you have a great paper already.
Caroline...I looooved your presentation. It was beautifully done. I think the part of your paper that stands out the most is the fact that you are so passionate about the subject. Your presentation/paper thus far is extremely successful and well thought-out. I think your success lies in your interest in surrealism - it clearly resonates in the bulk of your paper/ideas.
I don't necessarily have questions for you, or suggestions for you to re-examine in your paper, but I'd like to make sure I understand your main concepts:
- illustrating higher reality: ~ Porter's narrative tools lie in surrealist techniques. ~ redefines given characters whom you are discussing in your paper.
Actually I do have one question...
And you may have said this in your presentation, and I missed it?...
Was the surrealist technique a conscious decision on Porter's part? Or have you just recognized ideas/devices related to surrealism in her work?
I love your concept and I think it's fantastic that you are able to apply a subject that you are so passionate about to the works we have been discussing throughout this class.
Hi Caroline! I'm sorry this is a little late! I really loved your presentation as well! The power point was really nicely done! I liked knowing a little bit of the history of surrealism. I also liked how passionate you were about your topic and how you gave some background as to why you chose to write on this subject.
I think it is great that you created your own definition of surrealism, and I especially liked when you said that surrealism can be a means of higher truth.
I think the stories you are going to use will fit into your paper perfectly. I really like that you tie surrealism into how Granny Weatherall forms her identity. That is a really great connection.
I really like that you are bringing automatism into your discussion of surrealism in these stories. I think that is very appropriate and will be really interesting.
I was a little confused as well about Hapsy being a death metaphor and a non sequitor surrealist notion. I would definitely agree that she is a surreal character and that she is dead, but I am not sure how she becomes representative of Granny Weatherall. Hapsy is such a confusing character, and I admire that you are looking into how she fits into the story!
I think your paper is going to be fantastic, Caroline! Your presentation certainly was! Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you!
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Caroline! I loved that you did a powerpoint, and I loved that you took the time to really narrow down surrealism! It can be such a theoretical mess--and I think people take advantage of that, allowing surrealism to mean whatever is convenient. So props to you for hammering out a clear set of ideas.
I really loved the work you've done on Granny Weatherall--I especially liked your point that the death scene of Granny Weatherall becomes the Real death scene through a surrealist frame, rather that the once-removed death scene read by an audience who is in on the joke, so to speak.
I didn't quite catch what you were trying to say about Hapsy sharing an identity with Granny Weatherall through death, but I think you would have brought it full circle if you'd had more time. I agree with you, that Hapsy is dead. I always read her as an angel figure welcoming Granny Weatherall into the afterlife. Her line, "You haven't changed a bit" kind of gives me chills. I imagine, if we'd had more time to hear about it, Hapsy would have fit really well into the thesis. Through a surrealist frame work, we can accept her as an actual part of the death experience, rather than as a trick practiced upon a dying woman that the audience can read from a comfortable position of smug sanity.
I agree with Professor Cook that you were very thorough, and you've obviously done lots of great research--so props to you again for your attention to a single definition of surrealism, and to the details that support your thesis through the frame of that definition. I really enjoyed your presentation, too!:) I think you have a great paper already.
Caroline...I looooved your presentation. It was beautifully done. I think the part of your paper that stands out the most is the fact that you are so passionate about the subject. Your presentation/paper thus far is extremely successful and well thought-out. I think your success lies in your interest in surrealism - it clearly resonates in the bulk of your paper/ideas.
I don't necessarily have questions for you, or suggestions for you to re-examine in your paper, but I'd like to make sure I understand your main concepts:
- illustrating higher reality:
~ Porter's narrative tools lie in surrealist techniques.
~ redefines given characters whom you are discussing in your paper.
Actually I do have one question...
And you may have said this in your presentation, and I missed it?...
Was the surrealist technique a conscious decision on Porter's part? Or have you just recognized ideas/devices related to surrealism in her work?
I love your concept and I think it's fantastic that you are able to apply a subject that you are so passionate about to the works we have been discussing throughout this class.
Hi Caroline! I'm sorry this is a little late! I really loved your presentation as well! The power point was really nicely done! I liked knowing a little bit of the history of surrealism. I also liked how passionate you were about your topic and how you gave some background as to why you chose to write on this subject.
I think it is great that you created your own definition of surrealism, and I especially liked when you said that surrealism can be a means of higher truth.
I think the stories you are going to use will fit into your paper perfectly. I really like that you tie surrealism into how Granny Weatherall forms her identity. That is a really great connection.
I really like that you are bringing automatism into your discussion of surrealism in these stories. I think that is very appropriate and will be really interesting.
I was a little confused as well about Hapsy being a death metaphor and a non sequitor surrealist notion. I would definitely agree that she is a surreal character and that she is dead, but I am not sure how she becomes representative of Granny Weatherall. Hapsy is such a confusing character, and I admire that you are looking into how she fits into the story!
I think your paper is going to be fantastic, Caroline! Your presentation certainly was! Please let us know if we can answer any questions for you!
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