Most recent public comments by Arianna M https://nowcomment.com/users/130448 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965263 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965263 I haven't made it to this part of the text, but the pairing of Dana and Carrie seems important in widening narrative outside what is explicitly demonstrated. Some perspectives may be tucked away by nature, and because Butler is writing to demonstrate race outside of media generalization, she is showing that there is variety beyond what is given in her novel. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:48:57 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965262 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965262 I appreciated Butler's writing early on. In this quote I enjoyed how she engages the senses, her repetition of 'every', the list of vivid verbs, Dana's own questioning and physical response to the scene, the comparison of media representation in addition to the affects of the violence on a child, etc. She pulls the reader into the circumstance just as the character herself is pulled in. It's a clever way to set up a novel. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:37:27 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965260 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965260 To separate the African American identity from dominant understandings with science fiction tropes is an interesting concept. It shows the importance a single word or introduction can hold. using "invisibility" or an "alien encounter" entice a reader to relearn a group and become more receptive to recognizing contradictions in their previous generalizations. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:22:46 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965259 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2965259 'public fantasy' is a descriptive way of labeling commercial views. As in any fantasy, representation of a concept is not the only factor in perpetuating stereotypes. The individuals who keep the perspective show an interest in a certain view which is exploited in industrial public appeal. What makes a commercial model so challenging to modify is the group that backs it up. Often, as individuals we can recognize backhanded comments, but with cases that front support for a cause, it is hard to continue an argument against them. Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:12:36 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964823 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964823 is action inspired by the display of ability or solely by suffering? The groups which are supported by social action usually are decided by the recognition of their worth. Social movements can be anticipated after periods of creativity and cultural revival so that increased recognition of worth inspires debate and allows an oppressed narrative to captivate society. The commercial mentioned does not create an identity outside of suffering, and in fact, influences the perception of young working mothers in a negative way. Anyone can suffer, but how a person responds to a stressor may highlight admirable qualities and inspire positive social evolution. Butler focuses on Dana's solutions to her circumstance rather than the magnitude of suffering she endures, making her someone that may motivate others rather than attract sympathy for her weakness. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:38:24 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964821 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964821 Equality diminishes the distinction of a group. Personally, I believe equality is only reached when something has no value. Therefore, to try to hold up a group of people by comparing them to another is morally absurd. In Kindred, Butler remembers a past of the strength and endurance of African Americans. To elevate race, she focuses on the inherent abilities, merit, and integrity of a group of people. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:15:08 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964575 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964575 takes into account the personal nature of history. not simply events or statistics. the repercussions on thought, expression, and community are significant in documenting historical evolution. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:06:06 -0800 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964564 https://nowcomment.com/documents/335213?scroll_to=2964564 usually, in representing complex subjects, different stances are assumed and developed by diverse personalities. in using a genre as a strategy, characters develop more abstractly, allowing a greater focus on underlying themes. as an audience looks to relate the story to their own experiences, the contrast between fiction and truth allows--in this case--race, gender, and history to stand out. their role in supporting realism and understanding continually engages the reader in their significance. Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:01:07 -0800