Lindsey Baum

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[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@therealvolpez I think that Edgar genuinely loves his brother, and may be blinded to his evil nature as a result. However, with his disguise in place, it’s only a matter of time before he discovers Edmunds betrayal. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@aahnalit I think overall it’s going to be Edmund, as we’ve seen through this play that he’s clearly the smartest and most unapologetic about using his mental powers for his own benefit. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

So far, we’ve only seen two characters, the Fool and Kent, that seem to be truly loyal to King Lear. Do you think these two particular characters are symbolic of some deeper meaning? #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@brookeaplit Edmund is such a dope villain, I can’t help but not like him. Even though he uses his brain for evil, I have mad respect that he acknowledges the kind of guy he is. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@brookeaplit She’s definitely going to kick some butt and take names. Being the queen of France, she’s more powerful than either of her sisters, despite their plan, which I think will be a source of tension/conflict upon her return. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@gill_aplit My money is on Kent. Seeing as he plays a similar role to Lear as Pelonius played to Claudius, I think his loyalty will somehow get him killed. #laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@brookeaplit I prefer Hamlet because Hamlet himself was a better main character than King Lear is. Also, bc Hamlet was so smart and constantly punning on other characters, I found Hamlets plot to be more entertaining. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

In King Lear, the two main storylines resolve around children being disloyal/deceptive to their fathers. Do you think it is significant that the storylines surrounding sons and daughters are portrayed very differently? #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@cindyliulit To me, Edmund is the best because he’s so unapologetic and intelligent. Claudius constantly felt sorry and showed weakness/guilt, making him less impressive to me as an ultimate villain. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@gill_aplit I’m a big fan of Regan. From what we’ve seen so far, she’s got the most spunk and strength, even if she does tend to be a bit evil. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@JanicheLit I think they serve as foils (kind of) to Rosencrantz and Guildenstern. While smarter than those two, I think Regan and Goneril play a similar role in that they are portrayed almost exactly the same as each other and have secret motives. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

Goneril and Regan to Cordelia when she starts to question their sincerity towards their father. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@brookeaplit He’s also cool because he knows how awful he is, and seems to embrace this as a character trait. I think this fact foreshadows a lot of really heinous deeds in Edmunds future. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@LitMeghan This tactic reminds me a bit of TMOC, where there would often be small asides of common people gossiping. I think this is intended to show that stories are never simply objective, but told through the lens of some observer. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

Every year, there are countless complaints about reading poetry in English. Why do you think our generation seems to be generally so opposed to complex poetry? #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@AnuragArasanLit To me, the line between poetry and prose is defined by whether or not the work tries to tell a full story. To me, poetry, while it may include certain aspects of a plot, is a collection of ideas and images meant to spark some feeling. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@LitMeghan It’s interesting to me how many writers compose their best works in under a year, while poets take much longer. I think it just speaks to how we under appreciate how crucial every single image, line, and word is in a poem. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@brookeaplit It was interesting to me to hear his take on how we don’t really know who our parents are until a certain age. He himself said he once thought his dad was a hero, but he know recognizes him for the narcissist he was. #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

I know this year we’re looking at poetry a bit more advanced than poems we’ve read in the past, but I think everyone has a favorite childhood poem. What’s your favorite poem/poetry book from when you were little? #Laylit19

[Lindsey Baum @lindsey_lit]

@LitMeghan @carmenlooilit This is the same thing I feel when I pat the pocket I think my wallet is in but it’s not there. Realistically, I know it’s probably just somewhere else in my pockets, but it’s hard to stop that initial intense moment of panic. #Laylit19