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Sunrise classroom for posting assignments & discussion topics #2 (BLUE ROOM) |
1. Do you hear the distinct voices of the characters in the examples? Yes, in example 1& 3. There are two characters in each of these scenes. They each have a distinct voice and the dialogue is believable. I would have to say, I'm lost in example 2. The voice when she's talking about her mother and husband gives us some clues about where she is coming from, but the reference about the accident and four hands and legs is totally outside my ability to picture without further information. I don't know what "working off world" means. 2. When you read the examples could you almost picture them even though there is hardly any physical description? 3. Could you picture the setting? I can picture each of the characters in examples 1 & 3 because they represent enough of a stereotype that it's easy to fill in the missing description. From the picture of the characters it is easy to place them in a setting that fits the character types. In example 2, I get a vague and incomplete picture of someone before "the accident," but nothing I can relate to after. Also no hint as to setting. Without something in the beginning to ground the scene, details about character and setting are obtained slowly throughout the scene. If scenes like these begin a story, I sometimes find it necessary to reread them to make sure I am with it before reading on. If I can relate to the characters, I want to understand them and will read on to find out what happens. After reading example 2 several times I find that I don't understand much about the character or the world she lives in and the only thing that would keep me reading is curiosity and that will probably not be enough. Take a look at some of the stories you have written. Are your stories usually action driven, or are your stories character driven? Meaning, do your stories depend on the action, and less on the development of your characters? 4. Is that something you need to consider when reviewing your own work? Meaning, do your characters have a clear and distinct voice in your writing? Yes, both action and character drive what happens in a story. The character has to react to what is happening but he will react according to his personality and background. Although my stories usually begin with an idea, they quickly turn to revolve around the character(s) I've chosen to express the idea. I do have to work to make characters have a distinct voice. I sometimes have trouble getting them to say what they are supposed to, in the way they should. 5. How would you define your personal voice when you post your thoughts in the forum? What is your natural tone [funny, sarcastic, serious], your style [long or short sentences, diction]?? This depends on whether I'm in my eager to learn student mode or my curmudgeon mode, trying to stir up controversy and comment. I often want to mix the comic aspect in with the serious side because that's the way I see it. I try to express myself honestly the way I'm feeling at the time. Sometimes I need to let it sit and reread it later to see if that's really what I wanted to say. I can sometimes ramble and sentences get long and convoluted. When edited for readability they can be useful for expressing a complex idea. When driving home a particular point, nothing is as effective as a short direct sentence. |
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