Class Notes 2/12

-In that class on the twelfth of February, 2010, the class talked about the importance of the use of GROTESQUE (def= odd or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character; fantasically ugly or absurd; bizarre) words, such as those used in Flannery O'Connor's "A Good Man is Hard to Find". Prof. Sexson described how vitally important it was to find the right words for what we are trying to say or convey.
-Flannery O'Connor writes in the style of "southern gothic", in which she relied on grotesque characters, and subtle elements of the grotesque in the story's plot. (i.e. the mother, being described as a "cabbage" and a "rabbit" are claiming she as "bland" and "passive". )
-"Felix cupla" - latin for "the fortunate fall". The grandmother, being the hero, has a falling out of grace moment. ( I presume this will be described more in class. . )
-H.W. - Go through the story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" and underline all the similes. Pick your favorite. "pay attention to what the story says".
-Read "The Lottery" and "A Very Large Man with Wings".