Blog Assignment #3: Post Modernist Literature

1. Which 2 readings did you choose, and why did you choose them?

I have chosen "The Mothman Prophecies" and "No Country for Old Men" because I know something about these readings and they are familiar for me.

2. Are these readings very good or excellent examples of post-modernist literature, basing your analysis on the ppt presentations given in class? Why/Why Not?

In "No Country for Old Men" the three main characters swear that they are men of principles. Moos sees in the loot a way to provide to his wife a better way of life, Bell; even that he is old and has disillusionment is still doing his job which is serving the law, and Chigurh has his own code of honor, he has a ruthlessly way of life. At the end only one will keep his way of truth and morality.

"Mothman" enter in a world that talks about myths, accidents, dreams, blood, and things that not everyone is a believer, a world of superstition for some and reality for others.

The readings involve dark worlds where nothing seems to be perfect.

3. Of all the readings you did this semester, which one was your favourite? Why?

It might be a coincidence (or my age) but from all the readings that you gave us to read in this semester the postmodernist literature was the favourite for me and I have already seen at least 9 of those movies. So my favourite reading was "No Country for old Men" what a great contribute to literature! I had a great time watching that movie although I have not read the whole reading yet. I enjoy "The Mothman Prophecies" as well because I like science fiction and if it is mix with true events...even better!

4. Of the 3 time periods we looked at this semester (Victorian, Modernist & Post-Modernist), which did you enjoy the most? Why?

Post-Modernist was the one that I enjoy the most. Why? Because I know most of the readings or movies. I feel more comfortable with this literature, I feel it more close to me. I do not know it is hard to explain. In second place I will put the Modernist Literature("Our man in Havana" very funny) and at the bottom but the very bottom Victorian Literature (Boring, for me)

Blog Assignment #2: Modernist Literature

1. Which 2 readings did you complete from the reading list provided (or from your own selection)?

I have chosen 2 works of Graham Greene;

"Our man in Havana" of 1958 and "The Tenth Man" of 1985

2. Based on these readings, compare (3 examples) and contrast (3 examples) the works you read with the themes from the ppt presentations in class on Modernist Culture and Literature.

I have chosen 2 works of Mr. Greene because both of the readings have political issues, although one is sad.

-The readings had comments and situations against religious, and socials points of view.

-Most of the issues were relatives and there were no absolute truth.

-Political aspects are present in the readings either as a drama or comedy.

-We can can inside a man's soul and check how far he can go for money.

3. Do you feel the works you read are very good or excellent representations of the Modernist Literature? Why/Why not?

I think that the readings are an excellent representation of the modernist literature because the books talk about politics and religion among other things. We can read about what was happening in the time after the second world war and the cuba of Batista. We can be aware about what a man is capable for filthy money... give away your life to give your family a better life or just to pay your daughter's education.

4. Would you recommend the readings to friends or family? Why/Why not?

Absolutely "our man in Havana" is a funny story, how a vacuum cleaner salesman end up as a spy for the britain's secret intelligence service?!?!? all 'cause of his daughter, and in "The tenth man" we can delight with how far (or brave) a man can go to insure the ecomomical future of his family, kind of sad but interesting.

Blog Assignment #1: Victorian Literature

1. Which two readings did you complete from the reading list provided (or from your own selections)?

Elizabeth Gaskell "North and South" and Jane Austen "Pride and Prejudice"

2. Based on these readings, compare (three examples) and contrast (three examples) the works you read with themes from the ppt presentations given in class on Victorian culture and literature.

- In "North and South" we can find a Family that moved into the north of England an area that does not have an industrialize way of life.
- The love stories are still valid nowadays.

- We can find convenience marriages.

- If a family had 5 daughters the only goal was to get married all of them, and that's it!

3. Do you feel that the works you read are very good or excellent representation of Victorian literature? Why/Why not?

"North and South" is an excellent representation of the victorian literature, because her author is known as a precise observant of the habits of those days, it is an admirable view of the Victorian period.
"Pride and Prejudice" even though is a pre-victorian novel in my opinion is a very good representation because is funny how people seems not working at all. They always go from a house to another, go to some party and getting connected with some people.

4. Would you recommend the readings to family or friends? Why/Why not?

I would recommend those novels to my mom, grandmom, aunts, girlfriends or sister. I do not want to look down on romantic novels but is not my kind of readings although I would definitely recommend to any person that enjoy reading romantic novels