Lisa’s Comments (group member since Sep 23, 2009)

Lisa’s comments from the Should have read classics group.

Everyman wrote: "As I commented in the Books 1-5 thread regarding Lisa's appreciation of Eliot comparing a weaver to an insect, Eliot often uses scientific imagery or metaphors in her writing. I noticed, for examp..."

I think that it is easier to visualize an image which can be seen in nature. Most people have seen the smallest signs of spring in the tiny buds on flowers and feel happy knowing that winter is almost over. A volcano is a wonderful image for someone losing their head and then cooling off later. It is a tangible example which can stick with a reader, rather than a bunch of words that make people's eyes glaze over.

Everyman wrote: "Eliot shows vividly what a profound impact on a person's life a single significant incident of disappointment and betrayal can have. The Marner of Lantern Yard was a social being, part of a close ..."
You summarized my thoughts exactly. It is never known by most people what their actions do to another. It made me cringe reading Silas's reaction to his betrayal when he finally figured out what William done.
I also loved the imagery of the weaver as an insect.

Everyman, I really enjoyed your observations. What struck me as I was reading last night was how fluid the writing style seems. It just flows right off the page, yet, the story is not lost. It seems that the story does not get bogged down, which seems to occur with other classics. I wondered if Eliot was able to skip the whole "being payed by the word" example that many other writers did.

This is the thread for Part 1, chpts 1-5. This was the breakdown in my Kindle version and it seemed to work with 5 chapters for the breakdown.

This is the discussion thread for Part 1, chpts 6-10. Please remember spoilers and happy reading!

This is the discussion for Part 1, chpts 11-15. Remember spoilers and happy reading!

This is the discussion for Chapters 16-21. Please remember spoilers and happy reading!

This is the initial thread for Silas Marner. I will post the breakdown later, but this will give us an initial starting thread. Remember to post spoilers and this is a two month group read. Happy reading!

What is the preachy part about? Is it like other children's novels that try to impart a lesson and morals or is it just the style in general?

JJJJJudy wrote: "Yeah I think she is usually seen as murderous or even evil, right? Can't remember much of the later acts but I'll get there soon! She reminds me of a character in Greek myths - Medea, who betrayed ..."

I'm convinced that I need to read/reread many of the Greek myths. After googling, I read about Medea and she was an interesting character, but it does seem that most of her ills were about love, she was also very conniving about killing kings and such. Some of the times convincing other people to do the dirty deed instead of herself. Similar to Lady Macbeth, interesting!

Susan wrote: "finally started. was planning on going to see Macbeth at Lincoln Center but then saw some mediocre reviews. disappointed!"

Welcome Susan! It would have been wonderful to see it and then read it, oh well, it is great to have you reading with us!

JJJJJudy wrote: "Such a hard read. I tried to read out loud like my teacher did but just couldn't do well! I'm close to the end of Act I. Love the determination of Lady Macbeth."

It is a hard read, some of the phrases and words are so different. Thanks for keeping it up!

I'm thinking that Banquo might not make it alive to the end. I can't remember ,but his one line in this act made me think that he is not going to make it. Hmmm.....

I never thought about her as being determined. Interesting idea. She really is focused and ready to do anything to get her husband on the throne.

I'm slow on the uptake, but I finally, got this downloaded on my Kindle.

How is everyone doing with this one? Any thoughts about the characters or scene?

JJJJJudy wrote: "I read it probably 5 years ago in college - it was required by my Eng literature prof. Honestly I don't remember a lot now coz it was "textbook"! Just joined and can't wait to re-read and re-evalua..."

It is amazing how "reading" a book in a class can change how you feel about that book! Thus the reason for this group! I hope that you enjoy your reread of this one and can't wait to hear your thoughts.

Hello and welcome to the group JJJJJudy! I hope that you enjoy the group and find time, with your graduate studies, to participate in the group reads! Happy reading!!!

The setting for this play is very dark, and evil. Starting with the witches and then the dark and cloudy night in this act, I love how Shakespeare sets the scene.

The setting for this play is very dark, and evil. Starting with the witches and then the dark and cloudy night in this act, I love how Shakespeare sets the scene.