Blog Posts
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Introduction – Lissy Zapata.
Hello, my name is Liseivet Zapata. I am a Criminal Justice student here at LaGuardia Community College, currently in my third and last year, hoping to graduate by June 2024. I am 21 years old. I am Colombian, born and raised, which means my first language is Spanish. I moved to the United States when I was 9 years old and learned English here in the U.S. Currently, I am learning French. A fun fact about me is that I have 9 siblings, with me we are 10 in total, but only four of us share the same mom and dad, the rest are only siblings from dad’s side. I…
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Jenn’s Response to Blog Post #2
In “What is literature and does it matter?” the “paradox of literature” that Culler refers to is the idea that literature simultaneously reflects and challenges the world it portrays. On one hand, literature can provide insight into society, but on the other hand, it can also perpetuate certain ideas or stereotypes.
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What Culler means about paradox of literature is that it contradicts itself, it says one thing but it doesn’t mean it literally. The readers can interpret it however they choose to, like in “Crossing the Brooklyn Ferry”. The way the writer describes as knowing a stranger beautifully, it’s the irony of knowing absolutely nothing but the feeling of knowing everything. The writers have expressed in different examples of showing paradox of literature, by telling us how they feel, see or think though the poems, that may use metaphors and compares the situations to something that wouldn’t make sense but in the context of the poem make it seem more relatable.…
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Blog Post #2
Culler talks about literature; he states that literature can be deceiving sometimes as well. We all “read and hear stories” and we all can believe in different meanings on part or whole story. The poem we read can show this. As we all read the same poems but can get different ideas or experiences from it. We all take in the information from them differently. There’s different types of literatures and how one takes it in. He also states,” literature is a paradoxical institution” He also adds to adjust to current formulas. I believe some poems are made to what readers nowadays like to read or take interest. For example…
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Cullers “Paradox” refers to a situation where two contradictory ideas or elements coexist, creating tension. It is like a puzzle that challenges our understanding. Crossing Brooklyn Ferry By Walt Whitman captures the paradox of time and connection. The speaker sees both the present and future, feeling a deep connection with the people crossing the ferry. The poem reflects the paradox of individuality and universality as the speaker sees themselves as part of a larger scheme, connected to others past, present, and future. It’s a profound exploration of time, human experience and the enduring nature of connection.
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When Culler discusses the “paradox of literature,” he emphasizes that literature does not adhere to traditional conventions, but rather steps outside its own parameters, and that this paradox is what makes literature so valuable as an art form. The process of deepening writing generates criticism and thoughts that try to discover the true meaning of what the author is trying to convey. In the author’s opinion, the paradox of literature can be investigated, studied and also felt and experienced in its conclusion. Rita Dove creates a sense of paradox throughout her poem “Parsley”, which portrays “parsley” as a symbol of life (sprigs of parsley were used in men capes during…
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Blog Post 2
Culler is talking about how literature is always evolving and there isn’t a specific standard or “formula” to literature and how it should be written. Literature is often about how someone expresses themselves, their thoughts and feelings. The poems Crossing Brooklyn Ferry, Parsley, and The Sea is History all described how one individual is experiencing a moment in their life that is meaningful to them. They are expressing to the reader that there can be a relation with the description within the literature. There isn’t a set formula on how author can express themselves through their writing which makes it paradox. The Sea is History is a bit different as the writing seems to…
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For “The Soul Selects Her Own Society,” I understood it in the way that we, ourselves, select who we choose to engage with and let in. Not just into our lives but into our hearts and, quite literally, as the poem says, our souls. When Dickinson states, “Then — shuts the Door —””To her divine Majority —””Present no more —” made me think of someone closing the door on others who try to come into their “soul” or space. That whoever you already let in is enough for you. Dickinson’s use of the metaphor of one’s soul being a door greatly helped me come to this conclusion. For “The Brain…
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Zoe’s Intro
Hello! My name is Zoe Pritchett, and I am from Queens, NY. I am majoring in Business Administration Healthcare Management option. I have received my Bachelor’s degree in Science from Penn State University and decided to pursue this degree to aid in my dreams of going to medical school and owning my own practice. So, this will help me understand the healthcare system in the US and more. Outside of class, I love to dance and cook. I also dream of traveling to many different countries in the near future.
