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November 23, 2009

The Crying of Lot 49 Reading Response

As lot 49 approached its turn in the auction, Oedipa could feel every muscle in her body tensing up. Although she tried to collect herself and remain calm, she could not. She just barely held back squeals that were mounting … Continue reading →

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November 19, 2009

The Crying Of Lot 49

In our class discussion today, there was a point made that made me really think about the book and how this concept is applicable to real life. We examined the constituent events and how each new clue or discovery inevitably … Continue reading →

Response 2: The Bell Jar Experience

Experience, as frequently portrayed in The Bell Jar, is a series of events that affect who you are and how you perceive the world around you. The many different occurences in Esther’s life that we witness very much reflect this interpretation. … Continue reading →

Response 1:Gatsby and Narration

Fitzgerald’s narrative discourse in writing The Great Gatsby had many components, yet perhaps the most note-worthy were his use of gaps and closure (or lack thereof). One of Nick’s strengths in narrating this story is that he gives some very thorough, … Continue reading →

Tag Archives: uncertainty

The Crying of Lot 49 Reading Response

The Crying Of Lot 49

Response 2: The Bell Jar Experience

Response 1:Gatsby and Narration

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