Josh: from Chapters 1 and 2:
The successful slave uprising 1891-1904
Why has he selected the names Smith, Jones and Brown?
He needs to go sometimes to Monte Cristi: where is that? Speculate on the 'bizarre' business there.
What type of narration is this? Who is narrating? What effect does it have?
He speaks of a point of no return, unremarked in most lives at the time. This makes us think something dramatic will happen, but no one knows, they are naive. They are warned to stay on the ship and go on to Santo Domingo. What does that mean in the language of that country? What is the geographical arrangement?
Do you like the analogy of his point of no return 'receding in the wake of the Medea'? What shall we call that literary gimmick?
He has an empty hotel and almost as empty love affair - same gimmick.
What is 'pompes funebres'? How do we pronounce it, given it is French?
Smith and 'mal de mar' - is that the affectation of a traveller speaking in the tongue of the country to which they approach?
Mrs Smith somewhat overly proud of her presidential candidate.
Jones: describe his character: already it is commented upon by Brown a number of times. Casual deceit.
Pink gin: a drink of the sea? Cooling? Alcoholic. Not for all though.
Purser: trouble in Port au Prince.
Tontons Macoute - pronounce, define. Where do we go to find out?
Social welfare: none, only rats.
Historic: fantastic 19th Century architecture. Like what? Picture it. An epoch - gone forever.
Smith invited to stay at Brown's hotel. Jones pushes himself in too.
End chapter 2. 2005hrs 14-Mar-2017
Josh's responses to the Questions: 16th March 2017:
Social welfare: none, only rats.
Historic: fantastic 19th Century architecture. Like what? Picture it. An epoch - gone forever.
Smith invited to stay at Brown's hotel. Jones pushes himself in too.
The successful slave uprising 1891-1904
Why has he selected the names Smith, Jones and Brown?
He needs to go sometimes to Monte Cristi: where is that? Speculate on the 'bizarre' business there.
What type of narration is this? Who is narrating? What effect does it have?
He speaks of a point of no return, unremarked in most lives at the time. This makes us think something dramatic will happen, but no one knows, they are naive. They are warned to stay on the ship and go on to Santo Domingo. What does that mean in the language of that country? What is the geographical arrangement?
Do you like the analogy of his point of no return 'receding in the wake of the Medea'? What shall we call that literary gimmick?
He has an empty hotel and almost as empty love affair - same gimmick.
What is 'pompes funebres'? How do we pronounce it, given it is French?
Smith and 'mal de mar' - is that the affectation of a traveller speaking in the tongue of the country to which they approach?
Mrs Smith somewhat overly proud of her presidential candidate.
Jones: describe his character: already it is commented upon by Brown a number of times. Casual deceit.
Pink gin: a drink of the sea? Cooling? Alcoholic. Not for all though.
Purser: trouble in Port au Prince.
Tontons Macoute - pronounce, define. Where do we go to find out?
Social welfare: none, only rats.
Historic: fantastic 19th Century architecture. Like what? Picture it. An epoch - gone forever.
Smith invited to stay at Brown's hotel. Jones pushes himself in too.
End chapter 2. 2005hrs 14-Mar-2017
Josh's responses to the Questions: 16th March 2017:
Chapter one and two:
The successful slave uprising 1891-1904
Why has he selected the names Smith, Jones and Brown?
Why has he selected the names Smith, Jones and Brown?
I have no idea. He seems, from the little I know, to have a dry humour.
He needs to go sometimes to Monte Cristi: where is that? Speculate on the 'bizarre' business there.
He needs to go sometimes to Monte Cristi: where is that? Speculate on the 'bizarre' business there.
Dominican Republic. Just across the border. Same Island. Tell me what you think the bizarre business there is. I can’t remember this part of the two chapters.
What type of narration is this? Who is narrating? What effect does it have?
What type of narration is this? Who is narrating? What effect does it have?
First person. Green. Watching and experiencing others from one perspective.
He speaks of a point of no return, unremarked in most lives at the time. This makes us think something dramatic will happen, but no one knows, they are naive. They are warned to stay on the ship and go on to Santo Domingo. What does that mean in the language of that country? What is the geographical arrangement?
He speaks of a point of no return, unremarked in most lives at the time. This makes us think something dramatic will happen, but no one knows, they are naive. They are warned to stay on the ship and go on to Santo Domingo. What does that mean in the language of that country? What is the geographical arrangement?
I assumed the country was dangerous and unpredictable. Easier places to holiday or see.
Do you like the analogy of his point of no return 'receding in the wake of the Medea'? What shall we call that literary gimmick?
Do you like the analogy of his point of no return 'receding in the wake of the Medea'? What shall we call that literary gimmick?
I didn’t pick up on this.
He has an empty hotel and almost as empty love affair - same gimmick.
He has an empty hotel and almost as empty love affair - same gimmick.
Again, I missed this.
What is 'pompes funebres'? How do we pronounce it, given it is French?
What is 'pompes funebres'? How do we pronounce it, given it is French?
mortician's
Smith and 'mal de mar' - is that the affectation of a traveller speaking in the tongue of the country to which they approach?
Smith and 'mal de mar' - is that the affectation of a traveller speaking in the tongue of the country to which they approach?
Missed this. I thought the Smiths were nice but annoying. Perhaps sickly nice.
Mrs Smith somewhat overly proud of her presidential candidate.
Mrs Smith somewhat overly proud of her presidential candidate.
See above.
Jones: describe his character: already it is commented upon by Brown a number of times. Casual deceit.
Pink gin: a drink of the sea? Cooling? Alcoholic. Not for all though.
Jones: describe his character: already it is commented upon by Brown a number of times. Casual deceit.
Pink gin: a drink of the sea? Cooling? Alcoholic. Not for all though.
A fashionable cocktail from England mid 19th century.
Bitter and dry, I suspect.
Purser: trouble in Port au Prince.
Tontons Macoute - pronounce, define. Where do we go to find out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Purser: trouble in Port au Prince.
Tontons Macoute - pronounce, define. Where do we go to find out?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Social welfare: none, only rats.
Historic: fantastic 19th Century architecture. Like what? Picture it. An epoch - gone forever.
Smith invited to stay at Brown's hotel. Jones pushes himself in too.
Jones never turned up.
I enjoyed the comment about giving the letter of introduction to the dead man in the pool. Dry humour.
Alas, Smith & Jones - or is it Phil & Josh or is it Kimber & Jones....? Could it be that we are all accidental comedians?
ReplyDeleteAhh, Welcome Seals; we look forward to your contributions. Do you have a copy of the text or can I lend you one? We are just getting to the end of chapter 1 (which is in approx 6 parts), so you should be able to catch up.
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