Time Shift in Kurt Vonnegut's Novels Time shift is usually found in many novels and stories, and it is a characteristic that is easy to spot out. It is usually when the author moves from one period to another. I will be relating this to Kurt Vonnegut and his different works. After reading some … Continue reading Time Shift
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Hajar Symbolism
Hajar Abisourour BlogPost Lodge’s Symbolism in Kate Chopin’s Desiree’s Baby He use of symbolism in any literary work is an original way to get a deeper meaning across to the readers. Something said in plain words and meaning may have less impact than when guised under a description or comparison. This way, the readers get … Continue reading Hajar Symbolism
Kate Chopin and the Uncanny (Noor Alami)
Kate Chopin is an author well known for her many short stories and novels. The few that I read include "Desiree's Baby," "The Storm," and "A Pair of Silk Stockings." Though 'uncanny' does not exactly define Chopin's work literally, it may well define it figuratively. When we think of something uncanny, the first thing that … Continue reading Kate Chopin and the Uncanny (Noor Alami)
Faden – Introducing a Character
There are different ways to introduce a character depending on the style and theme of your book. In the chapter, Introducing a Character by Lodge, he outlined the ways of introduction. There is the simple way where the author lists physical characteristics straight out the bat, and there is another way where the author makes … Continue reading Faden – Introducing a Character
Al-Saadi -Ideas In PKD and Vonnegut’s Short Stories
In his chapter on Ideas, David Lodge discusses the concept of a “novel of ideas,” where philosophical questions are the basis of the story and narrative elements take a back seat. He explains that novels should be able to provoke and allow for discussion of ideas, and that a novel of ideas must be where … Continue reading Al-Saadi -Ideas In PKD and Vonnegut’s Short Stories
Moaath Algaz- The Title, Vonnegut and Mark Twain.
The title is the first thing a reader encounters when reading the text. It serves as a first impression, setting up the story. Twain uses titles in order to create humor and to get to a point, while Vonnegut uses titles to emphasize a point in the stories. Both Mark Twain and Vonnegut use titles … Continue reading Moaath Algaz- The Title, Vonnegut and Mark Twain.
Abdullah Kabli-Symbolism-Vonnegut
In the Lodge chapter on symbolism, he talks about the different kinds of symbolism, like subjective and objective. He also discusses how symbolism can either be clear cut or can be hidden. For example, when making a map, symbols clearly represent everyday objects like streets or landmarks, but in literature and poetry, symbols often suggest … Continue reading Abdullah Kabli-Symbolism-Vonnegut
Semseddin–Imagining the Future in Philip K. Dick’s Short Stories
By Janan Semseddin Science fiction stories intrigue scores of readers not just for its technical sophistication but because of the imagination of what the future beholds. According to David Lodge’s chapter on Imagining the Future, "popular science fiction [...] is a curious mixture of invented gadgetry and archetypal narrative motifs..." (Lodge, 137) Many a times, … Continue reading Semseddin–Imagining the Future in Philip K. Dick’s Short Stories
Ending
The ending of a story may be the last thing the reader comes across, however it plays a vital role in every story. The ending of every book has the job of tying up loose ends of the story and well as leaving the reader with a sense of satisfaction when completing the story. Kurt … Continue reading Ending
Endings- YH
David Lodges, “The Art of Fiction” was written to provide readers with an explanation to every aspect in a work of literature. One chapter in this book is about the importance of the ending of a story. Lodge mentions that endings seem to be the weakest point of all authors since they are the most … Continue reading Endings- YH
Five Element Mountain 