Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Don't Wanna Take My 6 Finals

I have six finals. Seniors shouldn't have six finals.

The ending of Light in August, for me, was actually pretty well done. It flowed well with the rest of the novel; including new characters, mentioning (or implying rather) sex, and traveling (or running away). The furniture salesman was an interesting yet incredibly random character to include, and it is this sense of randomness that makes Faulkner a solid writer. If a person were to read the first chapter and the last chapter of Light in August, they would think the story is solely about Lena. However, if you read all the chapters except the first and the last, you would have an altogether different view of Lena.

Of course race is a subject that can't be avoided when contemplating this book. Even in modern day America, the land of the "free", we find that our racial system isn't even remotely close to being perfect. Nor will it ever be. BUT, we can certainly try to achieve that goal in which people aren't judged for their heritage; or for that matter their sexuality, gender, height, hair color, sport, religion, fashion etc. The world is ever changing and ever terrifying- we should strive to make it a better and easier world for the generations to come.

Favorite Satire Ever (I don't even know if its satire, its just absolutely hilarious)


3 comments:

  1. I agree that the randomness is pretty interesting in Faulkner's novel and I like you're title! Your right you shouldn't have 6 finals and your title is just as random as his writing! I also like how even thought the novel is full of random flashbacks, events, and characters, it ends the same way as it began.

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  2. I agree Mills and MC, Faulkner's writing appears to be random but in the end it all falls into place. I think this further proves his creative genius and his ability to combine seemingly random events into meaningful and beautifully written stories.

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  3. I think you made a really interesting point. Specifically when you mentioned how throughout the whole novel it seems to be random and then the end falls into place almost perfectly. It is yet another way in which Faulkner engages his audience.

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