Posted in The House of the Scorpion on Nov 30th, 2011
Nancy Farmer’s The House of the Scorpion relates to many concepts we have already addressed in this course. Starting with Frankenstein, this novel addresses the concept of what it means to be human. Similar to the monster’s creation process, Matt is created by science starting from a petri dish, then naturally grown and eventually “harvested” […]
Posted in Blindsight on Nov 22nd, 2011
I am weakening. This is the last time I’m going to call him. I am going to let him see what I’ve become. Maybe he’ll decide to answer if he sees that the flesh he once experienced, once denied, is finally and definably grotesque and inhuman. Maybe he’ll tell me how much he regrets everything, […]
Posted in Blindsight on Nov 14th, 2011
“Sometimes we could conceive of things and still not see them, although they stood right before us.” (pg. 192) A general statement that applies to many aspects of human life such as love, an answer to your problems, or your car keys. However at this point in the novel Blindsight by Peter Watts, Siri is […]
Posted in Lilith's Brood on Nov 3rd, 2011
June 24, 4087 Last night I observed Damek and Kaliq argue and wrestle in the mud. They were arguing once again over Tilden’s death and what we should do with the construct baby. I’m glad Kaliq was finally doing the right thing by fighting for this boy’s life. Although he’s not comfortable with the child, […]