In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech William Faulkner talks about how a writer must inspire others and be a voice that speaks of "courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice." However, in his own writings he does the opposite; he writes about how cruel human being can be to one another and how lonely the world can feel.
As a black women in the early 1900's, Nancy does not get any respect and she is treated horribly, as seen when "Mr. Stovall kicked her in the mouth with his heel... she turned her head and spat out some blood and teeth," (Faulkner 168). Through this Faulkner does not display courageous men who speak out against racism and injustices, but he harps on the evil in men. To make matters worse Nancy is lonely and believes that once Mr. Jason and the kids leave, Jesus will kill her and that "putting it off won't do no good," (Faulkner 174). Nancy's story does not lift up hearts nor does it show the capabilities of the human spirit. Mr. Jason is not compassionate towards Nancy by consoling her and helping her feel safe. The story does not inspire honor, hope nor pity. Instead, it shows the bad in mankind and how truly small and unimportant one person can feel. Through "That Evening Sun" Faulkner does not help man endure and by his own credentials, he does not make good writing.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A Clean Well-lighted Place
1. Yes, as with what happens in the short story, the short film's focus is on a clean, well lighted place where people could go at night.
2. Yes, if Hemingway were to write the short film I do believe he would write it like this is. Hemingway's ideas show in the characterization of the old man because he attempted suicide like Hemingway's dad did. Also Hemingway's personal life influences the characterization of the older waiter because the other waiter believed that the older waiter had everything, but in reality he had no confidence and wasn't young anymore. This mirrors Hemingway's real life, as he glorified his experience in the war and on the football field, to make himself seem more macho.
3. The first thing that caught my eye was the accents, mostly because they were annoying. Secondly without any change in dialogue whatsoever the story was very old and it didn't bring a new meaning for the story. Lastly I believe that the modern scenery in the short film didn't fit the scenery that I imagined in the short story.
4. Hemingway's story still has meaning in the film, but I believe that the the film didn't bring a new perspective or do anything rememberable to the story.
5. First off I would have put the scenery as I imagine it, which is a 50's bar with old chairs and snow outside. Also, I would have changed the script a little to put a spin on the story. Lastly, I would make the characters move a little more to add life to the film and make it more realistic.
2. Yes, if Hemingway were to write the short film I do believe he would write it like this is. Hemingway's ideas show in the characterization of the old man because he attempted suicide like Hemingway's dad did. Also Hemingway's personal life influences the characterization of the older waiter because the other waiter believed that the older waiter had everything, but in reality he had no confidence and wasn't young anymore. This mirrors Hemingway's real life, as he glorified his experience in the war and on the football field, to make himself seem more macho.
3. The first thing that caught my eye was the accents, mostly because they were annoying. Secondly without any change in dialogue whatsoever the story was very old and it didn't bring a new meaning for the story. Lastly I believe that the modern scenery in the short film didn't fit the scenery that I imagined in the short story.
4. Hemingway's story still has meaning in the film, but I believe that the the film didn't bring a new perspective or do anything rememberable to the story.
5. First off I would have put the scenery as I imagine it, which is a 50's bar with old chairs and snow outside. Also, I would have changed the script a little to put a spin on the story. Lastly, I would make the characters move a little more to add life to the film and make it more realistic.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Iceberg Story 3/7/11
"Son, would you come with me. Your going to need your bag," the dean said to the student. The student walked into the dean's office, was berated and walked in the halls for the last time. He no longer cared to fight it.
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