Readings for 11/9

From Marcus, I enjoyed the Terms section, and particularly enjoyed the section on heaven. I felt the description of “Area of final containment. It is modeled after the first house. It may be hooked and slid and shifted. The bottom may be sawed through. Members inside stare outward and sometimes reach” gave a different view of heaven; instead of a place of destination, heaven is perceived as a place of uncertainty. I enjoyed Edson’s excerpt. I felt it was active and possessed some seriousness within the humor. I particularly enjoyed “The Bloody Rug” as is portrays the opposite of what is expected in such a situation; instead of a father beating his child, the child is beating her father. Even within the violence of the situation, Edson incorporates humor as the mother is more concerned with the cleanliness of the house than the beaten father. I enjoyed the detailed narration of Kuo. Cicadas particularly caught my attention due the imagery and comfort it brings me of a summer day.