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Mar 21, 2014 07:35PM
Michael, this topic is right up there with "it's got a great beat and it's easy to dance to" Can't you discuss literature with a little more depth?
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Ellen wrote: "I was underwhelmed too. I felt the same way about the movie. I'm glad I read/saw it, but for southern literature, I prefer Flannery O'Connor."I actually liked the movie which was weird because the book felt a little long to me.
Yes Fijk, true. Plus put it in context - those were not stereotypes when she wrote it
No, there are some works that are so expertly executed and so full of truth and surprise and mastery they command respect and it's only dull minds who don't see the divine hand in them.
Jamie Lynn wrote: "For every book the will always be lovers and haters. I loved the book but it's Ok with me if others don't. Everyone has a right to their opinions. I feel the same way about Pride and Prejudice. I g..."Absolutely! I love Jane Austen she's one of my favorites. I read To Kill a Mockingbird twice.Once in high school and just last year. I finished it both times and as it did pick up toward the end the beginning just felt to long. I understand why its a classic, but it's not something I would pick up for a third time like I would one of Jane Austen's novels.
Kat wrote: "What I love about "To Kill a Mockingbird" are the character names. What I find troublesome is the reinforcement of stereotypes. The wrongly accused black guy still gets killed and the woman who c..."Ugh, i had that same problem. Broke my heart but back then that's just how things went. Which is very sad thing.
That sounds like a conversation well suited for "Tiger Beat" magazine comparison between Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond. Literature is not American bandstand.
all books are not created equal
N think of all the Justin B pics
Not with that sense of humor, you're not
Both still happen, don't they?
Oh absolutely Jaime. It's really up to you. Austen isn't for everyone,I understand that :) Anyways, I'm out of this chat. Nice talking to you all!
True, but try doing jury duty these days. Still mostly white jury's deciding fate of minority defendants and that often burns the presumption of innocence for many
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