The Stranger Screenplay
INT. MARENGO OLD PEOPLE’S HOME
BLACK
Meursault (V.O.): Maman died today.
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(BW) MERASULT is sitting in a dimly lit white room.
The NURSE, the CARETAKER, the DIRECTOR are all sitting in lined up folding chairs.
Mersault is at the back and you can see only him. He looks removed, solemn and blank.
Meursault (V.O.): Or yesterday maybe, I don’t know.
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(CL) Meursault is in his study, sitting at his desk. He is opening a letter.
Meursault (V.O.): I got a telegram from the home.
Shot of letter saying “Mother deceased. Funeral tomorrow. Truthfully yours.”
Meursault folds the paper back up.
Meursault (V.O.): That doesn’t mean anything.
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(BW) Meursault is sitting in the room.
Meursault (V.O.): Maybe it was yesterday.
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(CL) Meursault is talking on his phone. He is distressed and getting a lecture from BOSS.
Meursault (V.O.): I asked for two days off. But he wasn’t too happy about it.
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(BW) Meursault sitting.
Meursault (V.O.): For now it’s almost as if Maman weren’t dead.
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(CL) EXT. CELESTE’S outside the back door into the restaurant. CELESTE and Meursault are sitting on the steps. Celeste gets up and brushes himself off.
Celeste: You want to grab a bite?
Meursault shakes his head.
Celeste: Alright well, you only have one mother, remember.
Meursault sulks.
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(BW) Meursault sitting.
Director (V.O.): Madam Meursault came to us three years ago.
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(CL) EXT. Meursault is walking alongside a rode. CAMERA IS HAND HELD following Meursault.
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SHOT UP to the sun.
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Meursault is standing at a bus stop. No actions taken by him.
(CL) INT. Outside DIRECTOR’s office. Meursault is sitting. OLD WOMAN comes out of office crying.
Director: Monsieur Meursault.
Meursault gets up and walks in.
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(CL) INT. DIRECTOR’s office. The director and Meursault are in the office together the director is shuffling through Madam Meursault’s things, one of them a picture of his mom.
Director: Madam Meurdsault came to us three years ago. You were her sole support. You don’t have to justify yourself, my dear boy. The truth of the matter is she was happier here.
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LOW CAMERA ANGLE. Reaction shot, Meursault. Takes picture, looks at it, looks back at director.
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(CL) EXT. Funeral home. Director, Old Woman, and Meursault walk around the corner as if inn a funeral precession. Old Woman is crying. CAMERA PANS as they walk by.
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CREDITS
June 18, 2009
lost count
The Sixth Sense Analysis
M. Night Shymalan, director of The Sixth Sense sets the audience up for the rest of the movie. He creates the mood of the movie perfectly. The scene is about one minute and 46 seconds, and throughout the scene the camera follows Cole’s mom from beginning to end. With the use of a hand held camera and limited cuts, and resisting focusing on Cole, the main character. Shymalan captures a mood of confusion that Cole, the main character, feels throughout the movie.
The camera is obviously hand held during the entire scene. The camera is shaky when following Cole’s mom. This makes the morning seem hectic, like it usually is, but it also emphasizes how the whole movie is hectic and confusing. The audience does not see the cupboards open, and it is a shock to the audience as much as Cole’s mom, when she finds the cupboards s open. She is confused as to how this happened and is a little freaked out, as is the audience so early in the movie. Along with the camera being handheld, Shymalan decides to only put in one cut during the scene. This also emphasizes the continuous confusion. The camera follows Cole’s mom to allow for the cupboards to open so it shocks the audience the next time they see the kitchen.
Shymalan decides not to focus the camera on Cole in this early scene. Rather, it is focused on Cole’s mom. When he is on camera during the scene, it rarely shows his face, and he has limited action. This not only shows his nervousness to what is happening, but also shows that he is not in control what is happening. Cole is intimidated by what his mom thinks of him, because he is afraid of his differences with the rest of the world. When Cole leaves for school, the camera finally focuses on Cole, but primarily his sweat handprints left on the table and them disappearing. Again this shows his nervousness towards what is happening to him.
This scene really focuses on setting up the rest of the movie. Shymalan does a very good job at creating the nervous and confusing mood of the movie by using a long hand held camera shot and using little focus on Cole in one scene. Shymalan does a good job setting up the audience for a confusing and nervous surrounded movie.
The Sixth Sense Analysis
M. Night Shymalan, director of The Sixth Sense sets the audience up for the rest of the movie. He creates the mood of the movie perfectly. The scene is about one minute and 46 seconds, and throughout the scene the camera follows Cole’s mom from beginning to end. With the use of a hand held camera and limited cuts, and resisting focusing on Cole, the main character. Shymalan captures a mood of confusion that Cole, the main character, feels throughout the movie.
The camera is obviously hand held during the entire scene. The camera is shaky when following Cole’s mom. This makes the morning seem hectic, like it usually is, but it also emphasizes how the whole movie is hectic and confusing. The audience does not see the cupboards open, and it is a shock to the audience as much as Cole’s mom, when she finds the cupboards s open. She is confused as to how this happened and is a little freaked out, as is the audience so early in the movie. Along with the camera being handheld, Shymalan decides to only put in one cut during the scene. This also emphasizes the continuous confusion. The camera follows Cole’s mom to allow for the cupboards to open so it shocks the audience the next time they see the kitchen.
Shymalan decides not to focus the camera on Cole in this early scene. Rather, it is focused on Cole’s mom. When he is on camera during the scene, it rarely shows his face, and he has limited action. This not only shows his nervousness to what is happening, but also shows that he is not in control what is happening. Cole is intimidated by what his mom thinks of him, because he is afraid of his differences with the rest of the world. When Cole leaves for school, the camera finally focuses on Cole, but primarily his sweat handprints left on the table and them disappearing. Again this shows his nervousness towards what is happening to him.
This scene really focuses on setting up the rest of the movie. Shymalan does a very good job at creating the nervous and confusing mood of the movie by using a long hand held camera shot and using little focus on Cole in one scene. Shymalan does a good job setting up the audience for a confusing and nervous surrounded movie.
June 4, 2009
One
Movie pick
The Sixth Sense
Scene towards the beginning where Cole's mom is freaked when the cubbords are all open.
approximately 1:46:45 min.
Overview: Dr. Crowe is a children's psychologist who is helping a disturbed child, Cloe. In this particular scene, Cole's mom closes some open drawers and cubbords, thinks nothing of it, then goes out of the room, and when she returns they are all open again. Cole is sitting and when Cole's mom returns from the other room, we do not see Cole's face. The camera follows Cole's mom throughout the entire scene and is hand held. At the end of the scene, when Cole leaves the table, you see his hand print outlined in sweat, from fear, and he rushes out of the house.
Movie pick
The Sixth Sense
Scene towards the beginning where Cole's mom is freaked when the cubbords are all open.
approximately 1:46:45 min.
Overview: Dr. Crowe is a children's psychologist who is helping a disturbed child, Cloe. In this particular scene, Cole's mom closes some open drawers and cubbords, thinks nothing of it, then goes out of the room, and when she returns they are all open again. Cole is sitting and when Cole's mom returns from the other room, we do not see Cole's face. The camera follows Cole's mom throughout the entire scene and is hand held. At the end of the scene, when Cole leaves the table, you see his hand print outlined in sweat, from fear, and he rushes out of the house.
May 13, 2009
Eleven
A repetition of ideas is Antigone being referenced as "little Antigone" or another term that has her described as young. Anouilh really emphasizes the fact that Antigone is younger, and at least compared to Ismene. Here, Creon looks down at her as an "insect" (pg 34) I think that Anoulih does this so that Antigone can build up anger from that. She can have a reason to be more assertive, to show that she is not "poor little Antigone".
An ambiguous term that Anouilh uses is "want". Antigone mostly uses this word, and is used with what the characters want and don't want. It is also used for what the characters can and can't do. For me, I get from these terms, that the story has a lot to do with personal will and conflict within the characters themselves (aka: internal conflict).
A repetition of ideas is Antigone being referenced as "little Antigone" or another term that has her described as young. Anouilh really emphasizes the fact that Antigone is younger, and at least compared to Ismene. Here, Creon looks down at her as an "insect" (pg 34) I think that Anoulih does this so that Antigone can build up anger from that. She can have a reason to be more assertive, to show that she is not "poor little Antigone".
An ambiguous term that Anouilh uses is "want". Antigone mostly uses this word, and is used with what the characters want and don't want. It is also used for what the characters can and can't do. For me, I get from these terms, that the story has a lot to do with personal will and conflict within the characters themselves (aka: internal conflict).
May 12, 2009
Ten
Leader: The leader is motivated by the other characters (duh) but not the chorus. The leader is the leader of the chorus, and therefore what the chorus says does not motivate the leader. The leader seems to form their own opinion that is different from the chorus, but that also defends the chorus' lines, which in Oedipus, usually question the story and relate to the gods.
"Oedipus- son, dear child, who bore you?" - Chorus
"a trusty shepherd, if there ever was one."- Leader
The chorus asks about Oedipus' parents, and later the leader puts his input on the subject, lightly, commenting on his opinion of the shepherds. He likes to have his input in, that is apart from the chorus.
Leader: The leader is motivated by the other characters (duh) but not the chorus. The leader is the leader of the chorus, and therefore what the chorus says does not motivate the leader. The leader seems to form their own opinion that is different from the chorus, but that also defends the chorus' lines, which in Oedipus, usually question the story and relate to the gods.
"Oedipus- son, dear child, who bore you?" - Chorus
"a trusty shepherd, if there ever was one."- Leader
The chorus asks about Oedipus' parents, and later the leader puts his input on the subject, lightly, commenting on his opinion of the shepherds. He likes to have his input in, that is apart from the chorus.
May 10, 2009
Nine
There is definitely going to be a language shift between the two, whether it was meant or not. I think the roles (status/the way they are treated/attributes) are going to be the same. But the 1940's was during WWII and that will effect any form of anything, so I think that since people's thoughts were focused on the war, the story will have specific traits that connect to the war. The conflicts may be intensified and I think that there will be references to new ideas of the time period as well.
There is definitely going to be a language shift between the two, whether it was meant or not. I think the roles (status/the way they are treated/attributes) are going to be the same. But the 1940's was during WWII and that will effect any form of anything, so I think that since people's thoughts were focused on the war, the story will have specific traits that connect to the war. The conflicts may be intensified and I think that there will be references to new ideas of the time period as well.
May 7, 2009
Eight
Casting
--(it's a Wicked theme FYI)--
Antigone
"I did it. I don't deny a thing." (81; 492)
"Let the dead and the god of death bear witness! I have no love for a friend who loves in words alone." (87; 611-612)
"If I mock you, I get no pleasue from it. Only pain." (88; 621-622)
- I would cast Elphaba (from Wicked). She is very pretty, but also very strong. She has dark long thick hair. She is tall, not super skinny. Also she has a strong voice, not airy or too high. Because I think Antigone is strong, sometimes rash, ambitious, but also loving and
beautiful.
Ismene
"Tell me, dear one, What can I do to help you, even now?" (88; 623-624)
"Oh Antigone, you're so rash- I'm so afraid for you!" (63; 96)
"Keep it a secret. I'll join you in that, I promise." (63; 99)
- I would cast Glinda (from Wicked). She is very pretty and blond. She is also very feminine, and has a sweet protectiveness feeling about her. She is thin and has a sweet voice. Because Ismene is strong but also seems very feminine, there is more to her than being a woman and sister.
Creon
Fiero but more coming.......
Haemon
the Wizard! but more coming......
Casting
--(it's a Wicked theme FYI)--
Antigone
"I did it. I don't deny a thing." (81; 492)
"Let the dead and the god of death bear witness! I have no love for a friend who loves in words alone." (87; 611-612)
"If I mock you, I get no pleasue from it. Only pain." (88; 621-622)
- I would cast Elphaba (from Wicked). She is very pretty, but also very strong. She has dark long thick hair. She is tall, not super skinny. Also she has a strong voice, not airy or too high. Because I think Antigone is strong, sometimes rash, ambitious, but also loving and
beautiful.
Ismene
"Tell me, dear one, What can I do to help you, even now?" (88; 623-624)
"Oh Antigone, you're so rash- I'm so afraid for you!" (63; 96)
"Keep it a secret. I'll join you in that, I promise." (63; 99)
- I would cast Glinda (from Wicked). She is very pretty and blond. She is also very feminine, and has a sweet protectiveness feeling about her. She is thin and has a sweet voice. Because Ismene is strong but also seems very feminine, there is more to her than being a woman and sister.
Creon
Fiero but more coming.......
Haemon
the Wizard! but more coming......
Seven
Knowledge:
What was Antigone blamed for?
Who is Ismene in relation to Antigone?
Comprehension:
Why is Ismene resisting helping Antigone?
What is Haemon's issue with his father?
Application:
What is Antigone showing about herself when she goes against Creon?
Is family a strong value to Antigone? Why?
Analysis:
Are contradictions with the gods an issue in the play?
What make gender roles important to the story?
Synthesis:
How are the elements of tragedy affective?
Evaluation:
Knowledge:
What was Antigone blamed for?
Who is Ismene in relation to Antigone?
Comprehension:
Why is Ismene resisting helping Antigone?
What is Haemon's issue with his father?
Application:
What is Antigone showing about herself when she goes against Creon?
Is family a strong value to Antigone? Why?
Analysis:
Are contradictions with the gods an issue in the play?
What make gender roles important to the story?
Synthesis:
How are the elements of tragedy affective?
Evaluation:
Six
The chorus mostly narrates the story and is an all woman chorus. Here the chorus seems to sympathize with Medea, and there seems to be more connected to her as well. The chorus in Medea is different from the chorus in Oedipus because first; it is an all woman chorus, second; there seems to more interaction with the chorus in Medea than to Oedipus, though the chorus is interactive in both stories, but they seem to be really a part of the issues in Medea and more curious to what is going on in the story.
The chorus mostly narrates the story and is an all woman chorus. Here the chorus seems to sympathize with Medea, and there seems to be more connected to her as well. The chorus in Medea is different from the chorus in Oedipus because first; it is an all woman chorus, second; there seems to more interaction with the chorus in Medea than to Oedipus, though the chorus is interactive in both stories, but they seem to be really a part of the issues in Medea and more curious to what is going on in the story.
April 29, 2009
Five
Sophocles uses the gods to evoke fear and pity from the audience because when Oedipus and the Chorus talk about Apollo it is assumed that everyone knows who it is. This should be true because the audience were the Greeks who were familiar with Apollo and the idea of The Gods. This casual talk referring to the gods connects the audience to be familiar with the same things that the characters are familiar with; therefore connecting the audience and the characters. The whole story gets more and more obscure (especially to us as the audience) as it goes along. By starting out with something that is not initially out of the ordinary give the audience more ease to get into the story, the audience has time to establish opinions and relationships with the character. By the end of the tragedy, the audience has ease feeling the effects of the tragedy; feeling pity for the character, feeling nervous about the whole situation.
Sophocles uses the gods to evoke fear and pity from the audience because when Oedipus and the Chorus talk about Apollo it is assumed that everyone knows who it is. This should be true because the audience were the Greeks who were familiar with Apollo and the idea of The Gods. This casual talk referring to the gods connects the audience to be familiar with the same things that the characters are familiar with; therefore connecting the audience and the characters. The whole story gets more and more obscure (especially to us as the audience) as it goes along. By starting out with something that is not initially out of the ordinary give the audience more ease to get into the story, the audience has time to establish opinions and relationships with the character. By the end of the tragedy, the audience has ease feeling the effects of the tragedy; feeling pity for the character, feeling nervous about the whole situation.
April 28, 2009
Four
Plague
"and the plague, the fiery god of fever hurls down on the city, his lightning slashing through us- raging plague in all it's vengeance..." (160; 34-36)
"Murder sets the plague-storm on the city." (164; 14)
"Come down, Apollo, save us, stop the plague." (167; 168)
"do what the plague demands:" (171; 246)
These specific quotes come from the beginning of the story. The plague is a common word that Oedipus and the Chorus uses to describe Thebes. Thebes is in a painful and troublesome time and the plague is not an actual sickness that is spreading, just the spreading of killing and hard times (164). The plague is terrible like most plagues are, it is fair for people to complain and wonder about it(160). A plague is unstoppable, and that is why they call to Apollo to help with the plague (167). No one can do anything about the plague, there is not much to do (171). This relates to fate; no one can do anything about fate. People have to accept it and just go with it, like the plague (described on 171). Some fate is terrible news that the only power that can stop it is the gods. Not everyone may accept it, and sometimes it can be painful.
Plague
"and the plague, the fiery god of fever hurls down on the city, his lightning slashing through us- raging plague in all it's vengeance..." (160; 34-36)
"Murder sets the plague-storm on the city." (164; 14)
"Come down, Apollo, save us, stop the plague." (167; 168)
"do what the plague demands:" (171; 246)
These specific quotes come from the beginning of the story. The plague is a common word that Oedipus and the Chorus uses to describe Thebes. Thebes is in a painful and troublesome time and the plague is not an actual sickness that is spreading, just the spreading of killing and hard times (164). The plague is terrible like most plagues are, it is fair for people to complain and wonder about it(160). A plague is unstoppable, and that is why they call to Apollo to help with the plague (167). No one can do anything about the plague, there is not much to do (171). This relates to fate; no one can do anything about fate. People have to accept it and just go with it, like the plague (described on 171). Some fate is terrible news that the only power that can stop it is the gods. Not everyone may accept it, and sometimes it can be painful.
April 27, 2009
Three
Sophocles establishes gender roles in this part, where women are more reserved than the men. Oedipus takes charge of all the conversations between him and Jocasta, he does most of the talking waiting for Jocasta's next question. Jocasta asks a lot of questions and has many responses that move the conversation forward but also she doesn't say much. This shows how women, in this book, are seen to be less knowledgeable than the men. Oedipus gets frustrated with Jocasta when she states he opinion, this shows that Oedipus feels stronger than Jocasta. Through the short conversations between Oedipus and Jocasta, Sophocles shows men as being superior to women.
Sophocles establishes gender roles in this part, where women are more reserved than the men. Oedipus takes charge of all the conversations between him and Jocasta, he does most of the talking waiting for Jocasta's next question. Jocasta asks a lot of questions and has many responses that move the conversation forward but also she doesn't say much. This shows how women, in this book, are seen to be less knowledgeable than the men. Oedipus gets frustrated with Jocasta when she states he opinion, this shows that Oedipus feels stronger than Jocasta. Through the short conversations between Oedipus and Jocasta, Sophocles shows men as being superior to women.
April 26, 2009
Two
I think Oedipus is a proficient leader, but he knows this and, really, it gets the better of him sometimes. He has natural leadership qualities and he is driven. He seems to get ahead of himself and he jumps to conclusions and goes with accusations. In this passage he curses a lot thinking it may intimidate people, and that is a quality of a proficient leader; he talks to a whole and naturally takes a leadership position, he is visual and seems to be intense and cares about what he is talking about.
I think Oedipus is a proficient leader, but he knows this and, really, it gets the better of him sometimes. He has natural leadership qualities and he is driven. He seems to get ahead of himself and he jumps to conclusions and goes with accusations. In this passage he curses a lot thinking it may intimidate people, and that is a quality of a proficient leader; he talks to a whole and naturally takes a leadership position, he is visual and seems to be intense and cares about what he is talking about.
April 23, 2009
One
159: Oedipus introduces himself, listens to the priest then pittys the people.
160: The priest describes the situation of the plague.
161: The priest praises Oedipus and asks for his help.
162: Oedipus wonders where Creon is, then Creon appears.
163: Oedipus wants to hear the message from the gods that Creon has returned for him.
164: The oracle says to rid the land of bad things, and that King Laius has died.
165: Oedipus learns the killers are in Thebes, and all but one messenger were killed and the one will not say much.
166: Oedipus learns that Laius was killed by thieves and Creon did not track them down because the Sphinx discouraged him from doing so.
167: Oedipus says he will fight and defend himself from the killers.
168: The chorus talks to the gods, and asks them to help the people of Thebes.
169: The chorus describes the problems in Thebes and continues to ask the gods for help.
170: The chorus begs to be rid of the god of death.
Literary Techniques:
Repetition of "death"- This creates a sorrowful and serious mood for now.
Imagery of the land- The imagery of the land provides good information to the reader, but also makes it seem sacred to the characters.
159: Oedipus introduces himself, listens to the priest then pittys the people.
160: The priest describes the situation of the plague.
161: The priest praises Oedipus and asks for his help.
162: Oedipus wonders where Creon is, then Creon appears.
163: Oedipus wants to hear the message from the gods that Creon has returned for him.
164: The oracle says to rid the land of bad things, and that King Laius has died.
165: Oedipus learns the killers are in Thebes, and all but one messenger were killed and the one will not say much.
166: Oedipus learns that Laius was killed by thieves and Creon did not track them down because the Sphinx discouraged him from doing so.
167: Oedipus says he will fight and defend himself from the killers.
168: The chorus talks to the gods, and asks them to help the people of Thebes.
169: The chorus describes the problems in Thebes and continues to ask the gods for help.
170: The chorus begs to be rid of the god of death.
Literary Techniques:
Repetition of "death"- This creates a sorrowful and serious mood for now.
Imagery of the land- The imagery of the land provides good information to the reader, but also makes it seem sacred to the characters.
March 31, 2009
Four
Journal Topic B:
Bernard Marx, a, or the, main character in Brave New World, is different in the society. Marx is not only different because he looks different, but this concludes him to act a little different as well. Marx is weary about taking the drug soma, he thinks there may be a better, or different way for the people to deal with situations in life. He is not shy about his views and neither does he shy away from others because he is different, Huxley has Marx stand out based on actions and quotes from Marx himself. Marx is resistant to "acting like infants", when he is with Lenina. He mentions it was just the first date, but Lenina is conditioned to not believe that they should have waited. He struggles to explain his feelings to Lenina, and ends up giving in, but he is quick to react. Marx has a slight want for a freedom and life that does not exist in the conditioned world and society, but people in the society believe they have.
Journal Topic B:
Bernard Marx, a, or the, main character in Brave New World, is different in the society. Marx is not only different because he looks different, but this concludes him to act a little different as well. Marx is weary about taking the drug soma, he thinks there may be a better, or different way for the people to deal with situations in life. He is not shy about his views and neither does he shy away from others because he is different, Huxley has Marx stand out based on actions and quotes from Marx himself. Marx is resistant to "acting like infants", when he is with Lenina. He mentions it was just the first date, but Lenina is conditioned to not believe that they should have waited. He struggles to explain his feelings to Lenina, and ends up giving in, but he is quick to react. Marx has a slight want for a freedom and life that does not exist in the conditioned world and society, but people in the society believe they have.
Three
"Gee I Wish I Were A Man" WWI Posterhttp://www.oddee.com/item_66536.aspx
This piece of propaganda is directed towards young men, hoping they may join the Navy during WWI. It shows a girl who is usually seen as "weaker" than the man, and in effect it hopes to embarrass any man afraid to join. I think it is good at manipulating because it gives the audience a sense that it is indeed the thing they should do since they are men. For the time it works because women did not join the navy, but the men were almost expected to. I think the best slogan that stands out is "Gee I wish I were a man", because it shows the attractiveness of the navy and that that is the "manly" thing to do.
March 18, 2009
Two
Narrator: Aldous Huxley writes Brave New World from a third person point of view. This means that the reader and the characters are less attached. This lack of attachment supports the illusion that the characters themselves are detached from each other. Huxley also uses full names for certain people like Henry Foster (when the characters address the others) and this gives a certain formality to the book, and in effect makes the book seem less casual and comfortable for the reader. Huxley uses the third person narration as an objective and editorial narrator. The narration uses long passages usually in a formal tone to emphasise the "percise-ness" and formality of the One State society.
Narrator: Aldous Huxley writes Brave New World from a third person point of view. This means that the reader and the characters are less attached. This lack of attachment supports the illusion that the characters themselves are detached from each other. Huxley also uses full names for certain people like Henry Foster (when the characters address the others) and this gives a certain formality to the book, and in effect makes the book seem less casual and comfortable for the reader. Huxley uses the third person narration as an objective and editorial narrator. The narration uses long passages usually in a formal tone to emphasise the "percise-ness" and formality of the One State society.
March 11, 2009
One
Journal Topic A:
"Swallowing half an hour before closing time, that second dose of soma had raised a quite impenetrable wall between the actual universe and their minds. Bottled they crossed the street; bottled, they took the lift up to Henry's room on the twenty-eighth floor. And yet, bottled and bottled as she was, and in spite of that second gramme of soma, Lenina did not forget to take all the contraceptive precautions by the regulations."
This passage is very effective in showing how society is. In this society that Huxley creates, many things are open and set up for everyone. There is an amount of sharing and equality between everyone (besides the different classes). There are multiple times in the book when Huxley uses "have" to say "date"; everyone is shared with everyone. It is accepted, and moreover, encouraged that there is no exclusive dating. Fanny is shocked when she hears of Lenina's exclusive dating with Henry Foster, and encourages her to do what the D.H.C. says, and engage with others. It is also accepted that people be open with their sex life, which is why Lenina is confused when she is talking to Bernard Marx about their outing, and why there is limited writing about Lenina and Henry's time in his room. This passage also specifically shows how important soma is. Here, Henry and Lenina are both affected by the drug, and it is no problem. There is lack of thought when taking the soma, this shows how natural and comfortable the people feel taking it. The drug takes them from a different world from their own, away from reality. It seems as everyone in the society is taking soma, which explains confusion when Bernard does not want to take any from Benito. It is widely accepted to be taking this drug.
Word Count: 228
Journal Topic A:
"Swallowing half an hour before closing time, that second dose of soma had raised a quite impenetrable wall between the actual universe and their minds. Bottled they crossed the street; bottled, they took the lift up to Henry's room on the twenty-eighth floor. And yet, bottled and bottled as she was, and in spite of that second gramme of soma, Lenina did not forget to take all the contraceptive precautions by the regulations."
This passage is very effective in showing how society is. In this society that Huxley creates, many things are open and set up for everyone. There is an amount of sharing and equality between everyone (besides the different classes). There are multiple times in the book when Huxley uses "have" to say "date"; everyone is shared with everyone. It is accepted, and moreover, encouraged that there is no exclusive dating. Fanny is shocked when she hears of Lenina's exclusive dating with Henry Foster, and encourages her to do what the D.H.C. says, and engage with others. It is also accepted that people be open with their sex life, which is why Lenina is confused when she is talking to Bernard Marx about their outing, and why there is limited writing about Lenina and Henry's time in his room. This passage also specifically shows how important soma is. Here, Henry and Lenina are both affected by the drug, and it is no problem. There is lack of thought when taking the soma, this shows how natural and comfortable the people feel taking it. The drug takes them from a different world from their own, away from reality. It seems as everyone in the society is taking soma, which explains confusion when Bernard does not want to take any from Benito. It is widely accepted to be taking this drug.
Word Count: 228
March 3, 2009
Nine
At the end of the novel, Meursault comes to the conclusion that death is inevitable. If death is inevitable, then it really doesn't matter when or how or why he is going to die, it is more of that he is going to die. In a way he is "coming to terms" with his death, that is if he really needs to. He has not been effected by the death itself, just the burdens that come with it. I believe that Camus believes us to agree with Meursault but also be frustrated. I also thinks he intends the audience to be satisfied with the ending. Meursault is happier at the end; but this is not to say that he was unhappy. He just has a few epiphanies which (I think) result in "happier".
At the end of the novel, Meursault comes to the conclusion that death is inevitable. If death is inevitable, then it really doesn't matter when or how or why he is going to die, it is more of that he is going to die. In a way he is "coming to terms" with his death, that is if he really needs to. He has not been effected by the death itself, just the burdens that come with it. I believe that Camus believes us to agree with Meursault but also be frustrated. I also thinks he intends the audience to be satisfied with the ending. Meursault is happier at the end; but this is not to say that he was unhappy. He just has a few epiphanies which (I think) result in "happier".
March 2, 2009
March 1, 2009
Seven
Camus creates a part one and two, in order to emphasize a change that occurs in Meursault. In part one of The Stranger, Meursault feels forced to do things, (go to his mother's funeral, do what Marie wants, obey his physical needs... etc.). He is also affected by the physical world more so in part one, especially by the heat and sun. In part two, Meursault is more in tune to his own thoughts and seems to realize meaning to what he is doing and to what is happening. The two parts just lets the reader notice a natural and prominent character change for Meursault.
Camus creates a part one and two, in order to emphasize a change that occurs in Meursault. In part one of The Stranger, Meursault feels forced to do things, (go to his mother's funeral, do what Marie wants, obey his physical needs... etc.). He is also affected by the physical world more so in part one, especially by the heat and sun. In part two, Meursault is more in tune to his own thoughts and seems to realize meaning to what he is doing and to what is happening. The two parts just lets the reader notice a natural and prominent character change for Meursault.
February 26, 2009
Six. (part two)
Word Choice: Camus uses simple words to convey Meursault's simple thoughts. (which is irony kinda)
Sentence: Camus decides not to use long sentences for detailing, because Meursault does not think things in detail when he does not care.
Images: Camus describes the appearance of people more often than anything else, because the reader is not familiar with the physical characteristics of Meursault.
Symbols: Camus describes the sun negatively because usually it is beautiful, but in Meursault's eyes, it is something he cannot see the beauty in.
Figures of Speech: Camus creates Meursault as indifferent because this leaves an open interpretation about Meursault's character.
Rhetorical Devices: Camus starts each chapter with a short statement to convey a simplistic feeling of the book.
Patterns: Camus has brightness make Meursault uncomfortable because that is a strong adjective, and Camus is unable to reflect this strength through Meursault's character.
Narrator: Camus uses first person narration to show a non-reachable destination for the reader to get very close with Meursault.
Structure: Camus uses past tense because using present tense is very active, and Camus wants to keep a deactiveness quality with Meursault.
Word Choice: Camus uses simple words to convey Meursault's simple thoughts. (which is irony kinda)
Sentence: Camus decides not to use long sentences for detailing, because Meursault does not think things in detail when he does not care.
Images: Camus describes the appearance of people more often than anything else, because the reader is not familiar with the physical characteristics of Meursault.
Symbols: Camus describes the sun negatively because usually it is beautiful, but in Meursault's eyes, it is something he cannot see the beauty in.
Figures of Speech: Camus creates Meursault as indifferent because this leaves an open interpretation about Meursault's character.
Rhetorical Devices: Camus starts each chapter with a short statement to convey a simplistic feeling of the book.
Patterns: Camus has brightness make Meursault uncomfortable because that is a strong adjective, and Camus is unable to reflect this strength through Meursault's character.
Narrator: Camus uses first person narration to show a non-reachable destination for the reader to get very close with Meursault.
Structure: Camus uses past tense because using present tense is very active, and Camus wants to keep a deactiveness quality with Meursault.
Six
Word Choice:
The majority of the book is in everyday language, with few complicated words.
-Why does Camus choose to use simple words?
Sentences:
Camus uses short and long sentences, both of which are not too descriptive most of the time.
Why does Camus vary his sentence lengths widely throughout The Stranger?
Images:
It is popular for Camus to use the weather (the heat) a lot.
Why does Camus choose to use images to appeal to the sense of touch?
Symbols:
Camus frequently refers to the sun and the heat.
- What purpose does Camus have to use symbols of the sun and heat?
Figures of Speech:
Camus often describes Meursault's thoughts, almost in a rambling way.
-Why does Camus use fillers when describing Meursault's thoughts?
Rhetorical Devices:
Meursault seems to be the only character like him.
-What is Camus's purpose for creating Meursault the only character like that (lacking emotion)?
Patterns:
Even after the funeral, Maman's funeral keeps coming up.
- Why does Camus continue to mention Maman's funeral throughout the novel?
Narrators:
It is first person narration.
- How does using Meursault as the narrator effect the novel?
Chronology:
There is no time Constancy throughout The Stranger.
- Why does Camus not keep a consistent time frame day-to-day throughout the novel?
Word Choice:
The majority of the book is in everyday language, with few complicated words.
-Why does Camus choose to use simple words?
Sentences:
Camus uses short and long sentences, both of which are not too descriptive most of the time.
Why does Camus vary his sentence lengths widely throughout The Stranger?
Images:
It is popular for Camus to use the weather (the heat) a lot.
Why does Camus choose to use images to appeal to the sense of touch?
Symbols:
Camus frequently refers to the sun and the heat.
- What purpose does Camus have to use symbols of the sun and heat?
Figures of Speech:
Camus often describes Meursault's thoughts, almost in a rambling way.
-Why does Camus use fillers when describing Meursault's thoughts?
Rhetorical Devices:
Meursault seems to be the only character like him.
-What is Camus's purpose for creating Meursault the only character like that (lacking emotion)?
Patterns:
Even after the funeral, Maman's funeral keeps coming up.
- Why does Camus continue to mention Maman's funeral throughout the novel?
Narrators:
It is first person narration.
- How does using Meursault as the narrator effect the novel?
Chronology:
There is no time Constancy throughout The Stranger.
- Why does Camus not keep a consistent time frame day-to-day throughout the novel?
Five
I wrote my philosophy based on the expressions I notice about myself, and my religion. My philosophy contradicts the book, and it does effect my reading. I find the book so much more interesting because of that. I think differently than Meursault, but I am not bugged by it at all, I just like it more. I feel like I am reading something obscure, because I don't know anyone like this, or experience anyone with the same views as him. When I am reading I just smile and think "Really, that's so cool!"- I wouldn't think that.
I wrote my philosophy based on the expressions I notice about myself, and my religion. My philosophy contradicts the book, and it does effect my reading. I find the book so much more interesting because of that. I think differently than Meursault, but I am not bugged by it at all, I just like it more. I feel like I am reading something obscure, because I don't know anyone like this, or experience anyone with the same views as him. When I am reading I just smile and think "Really, that's so cool!"- I wouldn't think that.
February 24, 2009
Four
Sun:
"the day, already bright with sun, hit me like a slap in the face." (47)
- Meursault, (here) sees the sun as blinding. Uncomfortable for him.
"we stood there motionless in the sun" (54)
- The sun is the strongest thing. They could be doing much more but the only noticeable thing is the sun.
"the sun was overpowering." & "The whole time there was nothing but the sun and silence" (55)
- Both of these show that the sun is very powerful over the day. It is the most noticeable thing, very strong, and it is "overpowering".
"throbbing in the sun" (58)
- Again, the sun is uncomfortable.
*other symbol coming soon*
Sun:
"the day, already bright with sun, hit me like a slap in the face." (47)
- Meursault, (here) sees the sun as blinding. Uncomfortable for him.
"we stood there motionless in the sun" (54)
- The sun is the strongest thing. They could be doing much more but the only noticeable thing is the sun.
"the sun was overpowering." & "The whole time there was nothing but the sun and silence" (55)
- Both of these show that the sun is very powerful over the day. It is the most noticeable thing, very strong, and it is "overpowering".
"throbbing in the sun" (58)
- Again, the sun is uncomfortable.
*other symbol coming soon*
Three
Levelism
Levelism
- Balance and Vision: This is essential for everything. (Example; sports. You need good balance and good vision). This is for both long-term and short-term.
- Things in Moderation: Everything is better in moderation, (example; food, people). This also influences balance. Too much of anything is not good.
- God is the creator of the Earth, and everything in it: He is all-knowing. He has a plan for everyone, but every person has the power to adjust their plan God has created. It is human nature to doubt God, and is not a sin.
- Though some believe in different religions (than I), religion is a comfort zone to prepare one for the Afterlife.
- Coincidences do not exist: Everything has a purpose. Even something that may seem insignificant, it may be God's humor or a small deed to one, (example: having the same favorite cookie as your bff, the reason is to create a good day, or to put a smile on one's face).
- The Bronze Rule: Treat others the way they want to be treated. I do not believe in the Golden Rule. (Example: Someone wants sticks thrown at them, do not deny them if you wouldn't want sticks thrown at you- they do, so give them what they want).
- Perception is Reality: How one sees things is how it is (for them). Power of the mind; (example; if you think you are having a good day; you are).
- Every human to human encounter leaves an impression: No matter how little the encounter, each person one encounters influences them in some way.
- One can not judge another by their problems: Everyone has problems, and each problem effects each person in a different way. No one can know the extent of an effect of a problem of another person.
February 23, 2009
Two
Meursault does a series of actions which seem to be out of routine and custom. He attends his mothers funeral and is constantly stating that he feels he should..., or he feels guilty..., or he feels it's custom to... and so on. This gives a sense of a lack of emotion, that nothing he has done so far has much meaning to him, and he has no sense to think about his effects of his future. Camus does this to get the reader questioning Meursault, because the reader is not emotionally connected to him (yet).
Meursault does a series of actions which seem to be out of routine and custom. He attends his mothers funeral and is constantly stating that he feels he should..., or he feels guilty..., or he feels it's custom to... and so on. This gives a sense of a lack of emotion, that nothing he has done so far has much meaning to him, and he has no sense to think about his effects of his future. Camus does this to get the reader questioning Meursault, because the reader is not emotionally connected to him (yet).
February 22, 2009
One (The Stranger)
The first, first passage, is much more formal than the other. This conveys a respectful and sympathetic character. As opposed to the other passage, where the character seems more informal, less respectful, and less sympathetic. The character in the first passage uses formal words and formal language, "I cant be sure" (as opposed to "I don't know"), "Which leaves the matter doubtful" (as opposed to "That doesn't mean anything")...etc.
The first, first passage, is much more formal than the other. This conveys a respectful and sympathetic character. As opposed to the other passage, where the character seems more informal, less respectful, and less sympathetic. The character in the first passage uses formal words and formal language, "I cant be sure" (as opposed to "I don't know"), "Which leaves the matter doubtful" (as opposed to "That doesn't mean anything")...etc.
February 17, 2009
February 16, 2009
Eight
The title is significant mainly to this chapter because that is where the line appears. This suggests that it is not just the actions of the characters that determine the end, or turn out of anything. Everyone is waiting to see what God will do next. This also seems to be a test, Janie will still be happy even if she goes (dies), being with Tea Cake, they are happy together, and waiting together for God. How God will determine the end.
Seven
Mrs. Turner and Mr. Turner have a very different relationship as opposed to Janie and Tea Cake. Mrs. Turner has dominance over Mr. Turner in their relationship, she is controlling and feels that maybe he has done her wrong- in a sense that she is disappointed with him. She takes her experiences with her husband and bases her other opinions of other blacks off of that, and tries to convince Janie that both of them deserve better because of their white features.
The title is significant mainly to this chapter because that is where the line appears. This suggests that it is not just the actions of the characters that determine the end, or turn out of anything. Everyone is waiting to see what God will do next. This also seems to be a test, Janie will still be happy even if she goes (dies), being with Tea Cake, they are happy together, and waiting together for God. How God will determine the end.
Seven
Mrs. Turner and Mr. Turner have a very different relationship as opposed to Janie and Tea Cake. Mrs. Turner has dominance over Mr. Turner in their relationship, she is controlling and feels that maybe he has done her wrong- in a sense that she is disappointed with him. She takes her experiences with her husband and bases her other opinions of other blacks off of that, and tries to convince Janie that both of them deserve better because of their white features.
February 12, 2009
Six
1) 119
Metaphor
"All she found out was that she was to old a vessel for new wine."
In this situation with Who Flung, she's discovering that she may be an old dog trying to learn new tricks. She has been through the same situation too many times, and she may being trying to fill a hole that "new wine" can't fill.
2) 124
Hyperbole
"Looks heah, Tea Cake, if you ever go off from me and have a good time lak dat and then come back heah tellin' me how nice Ah is, Ah specks tuh kill yuh dead."
Here, Janie feels left out of a life she was excited about. She has enough feeling to say that she will kill Tea Cake. Janie will probably not going to kill Tea Cake, but it does let her speak strongly about her feelings, and desires- unlike before when she was careful to say what she felt.
3) 134
Allusion
" 'Zachariah, Ah says come down out dat sycamore tree.' ''
This is an allusion to the Bible, story of Zacharia in the tree... It is a small point of the book and is just talking about the fear from something good, because it is good- in this case when the are all gambling- Maybe this is referring to Janie- but i think it is just for this gambling scene- but it is good for the scene, so why not....
1) 119
Metaphor
"All she found out was that she was to old a vessel for new wine."
In this situation with Who Flung, she's discovering that she may be an old dog trying to learn new tricks. She has been through the same situation too many times, and she may being trying to fill a hole that "new wine" can't fill.
2) 124
Hyperbole
"Looks heah, Tea Cake, if you ever go off from me and have a good time lak dat and then come back heah tellin' me how nice Ah is, Ah specks tuh kill yuh dead."
Here, Janie feels left out of a life she was excited about. She has enough feeling to say that she will kill Tea Cake. Janie will probably not going to kill Tea Cake, but it does let her speak strongly about her feelings, and desires- unlike before when she was careful to say what she felt.
3) 134
Allusion
" 'Zachariah, Ah says come down out dat sycamore tree.' ''
This is an allusion to the Bible, story of Zacharia in the tree... It is a small point of the book and is just talking about the fear from something good, because it is good- in this case when the are all gambling- Maybe this is referring to Janie- but i think it is just for this gambling scene- but it is good for the scene, so why not....
February 11, 2009
Five
Janie's motivation is that she want to take part in her life more. She realizes she is letting time fly when she spends time with Tea Cake. She wants to have done more and been more. Since she is free from two husbands and wants to be free from her grandmother's intentions for her, she wants to experience life herself. Not only does she want to to take the initiative to experience, but she wants to experience what she felt she was held back from.
Janie changes when she lets go of a dependence of other's opinions. Early in the book, Janie takes her grandmother's advise quickly with little hesitation to think about what she really wants. Then she takes other's advise with caution and heavily conciders her own thoughts and desires. Though she is cautious to believe and follow what others say, she is open to learn more about herself and others by taking risks that her husbands would have guided her away from. She is, now, her own self and thinks of herself first. (In a non-selfish way- a good thing)
Janie's motivation is that she want to take part in her life more. She realizes she is letting time fly when she spends time with Tea Cake. She wants to have done more and been more. Since she is free from two husbands and wants to be free from her grandmother's intentions for her, she wants to experience life herself. Not only does she want to to take the initiative to experience, but she wants to experience what she felt she was held back from.
Janie changes when she lets go of a dependence of other's opinions. Early in the book, Janie takes her grandmother's advise quickly with little hesitation to think about what she really wants. Then she takes other's advise with caution and heavily conciders her own thoughts and desires. Though she is cautious to believe and follow what others say, she is open to learn more about herself and others by taking risks that her husbands would have guided her away from. She is, now, her own self and thinks of herself first. (In a non-selfish way- a good thing)
February 10, 2009
Four
So Lucy started to fear beauty. Beauty that charitable demon with sharp eyes who never dies. The long living queen who resigns in the soul like an everlasting grudge. What plan does beauty hold and what keeps her there? She creeps in the mind that powers her thoughts. Creeping noticeably and silently forever with her voice kept low, destroying the thoughts long forgotten. Been creeping there hiding and winding throughout the binding of the mind. She was cautious to share herself with him now. She was unrevealed and safe. Poor Davy! He shouldn’t be left to love alone. She offered someone else to him, but Davy said No. Any other person can offer company, but no one could fill the light passion he had for her. He could see love again when she could open herself up. He would be loved by her ultimately. This is what he understood. But his eyes told her otherwise, she concluded. And then if he hadn’t, the next morning she was bound to discover, for others started to look at her differently, to appreciate her new features. Those who would have sheepishly avoided her eyes before discreetly eyed at what she was hiding. Just observing without controlling their thoughts. Puberty, that defining journey, will lead her to womanhood.
So Lucy started to fear beauty. Beauty that charitable demon with sharp eyes who never dies. The long living queen who resigns in the soul like an everlasting grudge. What plan does beauty hold and what keeps her there? She creeps in the mind that powers her thoughts. Creeping noticeably and silently forever with her voice kept low, destroying the thoughts long forgotten. Been creeping there hiding and winding throughout the binding of the mind. She was cautious to share herself with him now. She was unrevealed and safe. Poor Davy! He shouldn’t be left to love alone. She offered someone else to him, but Davy said No. Any other person can offer company, but no one could fill the light passion he had for her. He could see love again when she could open herself up. He would be loved by her ultimately. This is what he understood. But his eyes told her otherwise, she concluded. And then if he hadn’t, the next morning she was bound to discover, for others started to look at her differently, to appreciate her new features. Those who would have sheepishly avoided her eyes before discreetly eyed at what she was hiding. Just observing without controlling their thoughts. Puberty, that defining journey, will lead her to womanhood.
February 5, 2009
Three
1) 26
Juxtaposition
"Mah fust wife never bothered me 'bout choppin' no wood nohow. She'd grab dat ax and sling chips lak uh man. You done been spoilt rotten."
Logan is comparing Janie to his first wife. This gives the reader an immediate example of the conflict between the two characters, and the internal conflict with Janie. This is the first realization that Logan did not marry Janie for her love but rather her usefulness to him.
2) 28
Dialect
" Joe Starks was the name, yeah Joe from in and through Georgy. Been workin' for white folks
all his life..."
This is the first time in the book that Hurston uses the southern dialect that she uses for the dialogue in the narration. It is a sudden and harsh change that relates to the sudden and harsh change when Janie leaves Logan. This also brings the story back to Janie and her culture.
3) 31
Personification
"The sun from ambush was threatening the world with red daggers, but the shadows were gray and solid-looking around the barn."
This is an of "dark side" of what many may see as beautiful. The beautiful red sun is described with harshness and danger (the red daggers). This emphasises the wound for Logan when Janie takes her retaliation towards her.
4) 32
Epiphany
"A feeling of sudden newness and change came over her. Janie hurried out of the front gate and turned south. Even if Joe was not there waiting for her, the change was bound to do her good."
This is Janie's realization that she needs to leave and make a big change in her life. Even if she does not know what to expect, any change is good. She is not letting anything/one stop her. This also informs the reader that they will soon be at a new stage in the story.
5)32
Simile
"The morning road air was like a new dress."
This is the first of a new stage in Janie's life. For her it is fresh and new, and it feels good.
1) 26
Juxtaposition
"Mah fust wife never bothered me 'bout choppin' no wood nohow. She'd grab dat ax and sling chips lak uh man. You done been spoilt rotten."
Logan is comparing Janie to his first wife. This gives the reader an immediate example of the conflict between the two characters, and the internal conflict with Janie. This is the first realization that Logan did not marry Janie for her love but rather her usefulness to him.
2) 28
Dialect
" Joe Starks was the name, yeah Joe from in and through Georgy. Been workin' for white folks
all his life..."
This is the first time in the book that Hurston uses the southern dialect that she uses for the dialogue in the narration. It is a sudden and harsh change that relates to the sudden and harsh change when Janie leaves Logan. This also brings the story back to Janie and her culture.
3) 31
Personification
"The sun from ambush was threatening the world with red daggers, but the shadows were gray and solid-looking around the barn."
This is an of "dark side" of what many may see as beautiful. The beautiful red sun is described with harshness and danger (the red daggers). This emphasises the wound for Logan when Janie takes her retaliation towards her.
4) 32
Epiphany
"A feeling of sudden newness and change came over her. Janie hurried out of the front gate and turned south. Even if Joe was not there waiting for her, the change was bound to do her good."
This is Janie's realization that she needs to leave and make a big change in her life. Even if she does not know what to expect, any change is good. She is not letting anything/one stop her. This also informs the reader that they will soon be at a new stage in the story.
5)32
Simile
"The morning road air was like a new dress."
This is the first of a new stage in Janie's life. For her it is fresh and new, and it feels good.
February 4, 2009
Two
The setting helps give a more comfortable feeling for the text. It helps because the reader knows the atmosphere and it is easier to visualize the conversations between the two women. Since the time is very different, different things are mentioned and the setting is an easy reference. The characters usually are affected by their atmosphere, or setting, and the reader can see from where the character is coming from. It is difficult for the reader if there is no reference to the time or place. The setting creates a good depiction of the south, or how Hurston wants the reader to see it, during that time.
One (Their Eyes Were Watching God)
The narration and the dialect are very different from each other. The book starts out using narration and it initiates an insightful tone from Hurston. The sentences used in narration are generally longer and more proper than the dialect. The dialect seems "choppy" compared to the narration because of the short, to-the-point sentences. With this kind of language it is difficult to really get a feel for the character's thoughts, especially Janie. The narration contrasts this because it explains some thoughts of Janie's without putting any from her perspective.
The setting helps give a more comfortable feeling for the text. It helps because the reader knows the atmosphere and it is easier to visualize the conversations between the two women. Since the time is very different, different things are mentioned and the setting is an easy reference. The characters usually are affected by their atmosphere, or setting, and the reader can see from where the character is coming from. It is difficult for the reader if there is no reference to the time or place. The setting creates a good depiction of the south, or how Hurston wants the reader to see it, during that time.
One (Their Eyes Were Watching God)
The narration and the dialect are very different from each other. The book starts out using narration and it initiates an insightful tone from Hurston. The sentences used in narration are generally longer and more proper than the dialect. The dialect seems "choppy" compared to the narration because of the short, to-the-point sentences. With this kind of language it is difficult to really get a feel for the character's thoughts, especially Janie. The narration contrasts this because it explains some thoughts of Janie's without putting any from her perspective.
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