Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Unlocking 'Wild' Literature: Navigating Complex Texts
Table of content
Unraveling the enigma of literature
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Unconventional Texts: The poem by Kenneth Goldsmith serves as an example of a complex piece of literature. Its interpretative ambiguity sparks inquiries into the nature of literature and communication.
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Textual Interpretation and Response: Depending on the form of communication, our interpretation and response can be varied and dynamic. For example, an advertisement might evoke emotions, but it also aims to sell a product.
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Function of Literature: Literature often nudges us to delve deeper into implied meanings, triggering a thought process that goes beyond surface-level comprehension.
- Real-World Example: The poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams. At first glance, it might seem straightforward, but as you dig deeper, you explore themes of importance, simplicity, and the interdependence of things in life.
Embracing the 'wild'
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Defamiliarization of the Familiar: The poem encourages us to look at everyday phenomena from a fresh perspective. It talks about our relationship with 'the wild' - systematizing the uncontrollable - and the element of surprise that the wild can bring into our lives.
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Exploring the 'Untamed': Texts that are 'wild' or different can help us examine our interaction with the natural environment, particularly aspects that we consider 'untamed'.
- Real-World Example: "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. This novel forces us to reconsider our understanding of the natural world and its 'wild' aspects by portraying a young boy surviving in the open sea with a Bengal tiger.
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Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Unlocking 'Wild' Literature: Navigating Complex Texts
Table of content
Unraveling the enigma of literature
-
Unconventional Texts: The poem by Kenneth Goldsmith serves as an example of a complex piece of literature. Its interpretative ambiguity sparks inquiries into the nature of literature and communication.
-
Textual Interpretation and Response: Depending on the form of communication, our interpretation and response can be varied and dynamic. For example, an advertisement might evoke emotions, but it also aims to sell a product.
-
Function of Literature: Literature often nudges us to delve deeper into implied meanings, triggering a thought process that goes beyond surface-level comprehension.
- Real-World Example: The poem "The Red Wheelbarrow" by William Carlos Williams. At first glance, it might seem straightforward, but as you dig deeper, you explore themes of importance, simplicity, and the interdependence of things in life.
Embracing the 'wild'
-
Defamiliarization of the Familiar: The poem encourages us to look at everyday phenomena from a fresh perspective. It talks about our relationship with 'the wild' - systematizing the uncontrollable - and the element of surprise that the wild can bring into our lives.
-
Exploring the 'Untamed': Texts that are 'wild' or different can help us examine our interaction with the natural environment, particularly aspects that we consider 'untamed'.
- Real-World Example: "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel. This novel forces us to reconsider our understanding of the natural world and its 'wild' aspects by portraying a young boy surviving in the open sea with a Bengal tiger.
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