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@21stCenturyLit @twilliams_5 @femory21 I feel cheated

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@johnkling_21st perhaps they remain in "hell" because of their continued excuses and refusal to accept their sins, just like ppl remain in the bardo #21lit

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@johnkling_21st also an element of the subconscious? did the narrator want to be up on that building? #21lit

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The girl on p. 37 is described as "the vulture, the large dog." Could this be a reference to Cerberus, who gaurded the underworld? #21Lit

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@fostermccune19 Has to be in play b/c the bardo brings the whole world of the supernatural into the story. Now have to keep an eye on external forces #21lit

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@brian_ross17 makes me think of the opening quote "there is no dark side of the moon" by VB that emphasizes that similarity #21Lit

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@johnkling_21st and mythology. Not sure what to do w the examining of the abrahamic faiths and paganism in MG especially as they relate to each other #21lit

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@johnkling_21st A Djinn is "supernatural creature from Arabian and later Islamic mythology." Interesting to tie that into a the discussion of religion (1/2)

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You Are Happy explores the cultural differences of Lakshman's USA w/ Indian beliefs thru the use of alcohol & his parents' marriage #21Lit

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@johnkling_21st Perhaps to the mother, alcohol is the new religion, and her room reflects that #21Lit

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@johnkling_21st gets at the idea of the reliable narrator & fiction vs. nonfiction: what is in the moonlight & what is covered by the darkside of it #21Lit

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@johnkling_21st MG is prefaced w/ Von Braun's quote "There is no dark side of the moon, really. Matter of fact, it's all dark" Is there no duality? #21Lit

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@lucas_c113 @imbradfordis @merril2017 @johnkling_21st b/c for all ST talked abt family the scene had the novel end on a positive note #21lit

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. @lucas_c113 @imbradfordis @merril2017 @johnkling_21st I rly liked the final image of Tracey dancing with her children (1/2) #21lit

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Interesting juxtaposition of the festivities in ch. 5 with the reality of the poverty and litter around the community #21lit

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In reference to Zadie Smith's short story, didn't know who Eleanora Fagan was, surprised at my finding. #21Lit

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@lucas_c113 @brian_ross17 I agree. Definitely important that there is a sudden shift from when shes 10 to when shes 22 #21lit

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Is there a significant reason the narrator is drawn to strong personalities such as Tracey or Aimee? Maybe a lack of her own? #21lit

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. @brian_ross17 @merril2017 is it lack of parental enforcement, more money, or just being older & mature tht allows for this freedom? #21lit

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@natey115_D @slalor8 @fostermccune19 understandable since it is her point of view as a 9 yr old recalling troubling memories #21lit