PORTGSE 46 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Circular Time, Apnea
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November 3rd- daniel galera+ barbara, saavedra november 5th- lucy greaves (skype)+ More relatable- thematically closer to us, cultural practices and events are closer to us. More puzzle like? dont know what the meaning is by the end of the story. Changes throughout the story, says hes confident and has a lot of friends. I am very rich from textile industry. Lebanese decent- lebanese community very affluent in sao paolo. A lot of time passing throughout the story. Go trough a whole election and presidency. 1 timeline reflects latin american politics- rise to power of indigenous people in latin america. 2nd timeline- his life as a chess champion, several trips. Politics, and politics as chess. achieving power, mastering the game, betting others. He doesnt spend much time in brazil. Global spaces- does not represent national history or culture. Disconnection ang his sense of home and origins. Loneliness- what can it do to people. Cope with his loneliness by imagining things.
