Monday
In Class: Debriefing initial reaction to end of Pi.
Homework: Notebook Reflection: For the sake of what “greater truth” (VIII) is this book doing what it does? What was the “dry, yeastless factuality” (63) and what, ultimately, is “the better story” (63, 64, 317)?
Revisit a passage or two that reads differently after the end, and reflect upon it and the above questions. (30 minutes)
Day 2
In Class: 1) Wrapping up Pi, and 2) Quotations Guidelines.
Homework: Be prepared to show me evidence that your annotations have utility. (Find an annotation of yours that is useful and then jot down why it's useful and what specific purpose it is serving.)
Day 3
In Class: Begin The Big Animal.
Homework: Think of possible metaphors for The Big Animal and jot them down on your assignment handout and note-taking sheet.
Friday
In Class: Continue The Big Animal.
Homework: The Big Animal interpretation.
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Lessons in Literature
One: Most things in literature are intentional. Even when this may not seem to be the case, it very well may be. That said, not all things mean more than what they initially seem. But again, it might. Sometimes water is just water. Other times, though, water is not just water, it's the Ocean of Notions, or the Dull Lake. Take Away: As readers, we must assume that writers are smart, know what they’re doing, and have done so with intention.
Three: Literature is full of contradictions, paradoxes, oxymorons, and ironies. So, too, is life. This doesn't make one thing right and the other thing wrong. Both can exist and be in simultaneous harmony and tension. Take away: Embrace multiple perspectives.
Four: Every interpretation is not correct. Without substantial textual support and a clearly articulated, rational analysis, an interpretation is only as good as a guess. Back up your opinion. Validate it. Take Away: Take us there--to the text, that is.
- Addendum A: Rain usually means something. (But not always the same thing.)
- Addendum B: Names do, too. Like Haroun, Kahani, Mali, Bezeban, and Khattum-Shud.
Three: Literature is full of contradictions, paradoxes, oxymorons, and ironies. So, too, is life. This doesn't make one thing right and the other thing wrong. Both can exist and be in simultaneous harmony and tension. Take away: Embrace multiple perspectives.
Four: Every interpretation is not correct. Without substantial textual support and a clearly articulated, rational analysis, an interpretation is only as good as a guess. Back up your opinion. Validate it. Take Away: Take us there--to the text, that is.
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