English 1027F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Odysseus, Pentagram
22 Oct 2018
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Smaller passages are given in order for the reader to notice things. Surprising details (eg. odysseus being praised for lying by athena) - challenges pre existing assumptions. Repetition - repeated images, word choices, etc - something important (eg repetition in reunion scene in the odyssey) Individual reactions to the readings - do not assume that the audience will share your reactions - be able to back it up with texts from the readings (eg. discomfort at slaughter of the suitors) Rushing to thesis can lead you to miss important details or ideas - think of questions as leading into expansion before you contract towards a thesis. Open questions - spend time on both sides of the argument. Audience is someone in the class - they should be able to learn from it, not just repeat information that they already knew. Can be reminiscent of twas the night before christmas .
