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I was thinking something similar. There does seem to be an idealization of tradition, but not tradition that necessarily celebrates modern national tradition. Instead the film seems to emphasize the...
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I agree with the idea that the blurry lines between real life and fiction played a role in his suicide. Being forced to accept a role that he resisted so much must have taken an emotional toll on him...
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One of the significances that I see would be to highlight that there is a cycle to abuse. While the uncle is originally the bad guy, once there is a power shift Ju Dou and Tianging seem unable to rise...
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I felt that the lovers’ end was deserved. The fact that you know what led up to their inhumane treatment of the uncle is an explanation, but not a justification of their actions. I also thought that in...
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Going off what you said about the vastness of the landscape being related to the powerlessness of the characters, I think that this idea is highlighted with the final prayer scene. However, an...
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I interpreted the use of black in juxtaposition with more vibrant colors to be an indication of the truth of the events. While the other colored narratives had obvious embellishment, the scenes where...
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In response to the inconsistencies toward the end of the film, I think once the police become involved it becomes a true test of character and honor. The microcosm that existed on the train is broken,...
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I hadn’t thought about the sex scene that way but you’re right. If I remember correctly, that happens before they meet Feng Ming, which would mean that his change in character was well on it’s way...
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I agree with both of you. I think Duan’s character was supposed to be awkward and endearing, but at the same time I felt like the romantic aspect of the film was incredibly forced and disappointing. I...
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I thought that the scene where the son carries the father on the back was also a significant turning point for the father because he was able to see the scar on the son’s neck. From that viewpoint...
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I’ll admit that I was a little hesitant about attending a lecture about “Countering Violent Extremism” given by a older, white American male. However, I was very impressed with Tom Gjelten’s speech for...
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I thought Ms. Ruiz was very well done for a number of reasons. First, I thought the emphasis on personal stories was very important because it helped to intervene into an already well-establish...
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Logan, excellent first blog post! You really dug into meaning that Aciman is trying to communicate to the reader by analyzing the ways in which he relates to scents, most specifically lavender. You...
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Emma, good first blog post. The second and third paragraphs analyzes the ways in which Lahiri grapples with her complex identity. However, the first paragraph seems to be more of a summation of certain...
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Isaiah, good job on tags and the title of the post. In addition, you hit on a key point within the text, that the author’s identity is linked to writing and books. However, your analysis of this theme...
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Sam, good job on the title and tags for the post. However, the content of the post for the most part summarizes the story rather than analyzes what the author is doing with the mechanics and the themes...
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Melissa, great job with your first post. You kept a nice focus on the analysis of the essay rather than a summary. Also, good job with the tags. My only critique would be to choose a title that isn’t...
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Jinzhe, first of all good job on your tags. As for your post, there were a lot of generalizations about the piece, but without any real analysis. You seem to understand the feelings of the narrator...
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Mary, your blog post starts off strong with an analysis of how the narrator’s external actions are influenced by his internal struggle. However, as the post progressed you seemed to lose focus on what...
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