B. Is this memoir without villains?
I believe that this memoir does consist of Villains. The villain in this memoir would be the father. The father is a villain because of the way and actions he treats and commits on his daughter. This was shown, through incest that he committed to his daughter from rape and molestations through the daughter’s early childhood all the way through to her teenage years. It is even proven in the memoir when Sylvia admits to her father being a villain but she was surprised with these violent actions. Even though what has occurred to Sylvia in the memoir, these violent and brutal actions taught Sylvia a good lesson. From these actions it taught her how to fight for herself and put her past behind her and continue to be able to live with who she is and what her past was.
By: Marco Conte
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Monday, March 26, 2007
Blog #3- Sherwin Thomas
B. Is this memoir without villains?
No this memoir is not without villains. The villain through a serious of rape, molestation, and incest, victimizes Sylvia Fraser. The villain is clearly the father, who is the person that commits these disturbing acts on his daughter, Sylvia Fraser. In the memoir, after Sylvia describes a period in her life in which the abuse took place (a period lasting until her teenage years), she states, “The joker on my fathers porch has at last delivered. And the true villain of the piece? Not the breadman, as I wrote in Pandora, but the breadwinner with the devil’s hooked hand.” Here, Sylvia clearly states that there is a villain, and not one that she expected before. Although Sylvia’s father took the form of the villain and performed all of those terrible incest acts on her, she still forgave him which lead to her finding the willpower to forgive and live with herself.
No this memoir is not without villains. The villain through a serious of rape, molestation, and incest, victimizes Sylvia Fraser. The villain is clearly the father, who is the person that commits these disturbing acts on his daughter, Sylvia Fraser. In the memoir, after Sylvia describes a period in her life in which the abuse took place (a period lasting until her teenage years), she states, “The joker on my fathers porch has at last delivered. And the true villain of the piece? Not the breadman, as I wrote in Pandora, but the breadwinner with the devil’s hooked hand.” Here, Sylvia clearly states that there is a villain, and not one that she expected before. Although Sylvia’s father took the form of the villain and performed all of those terrible incest acts on her, she still forgave him which lead to her finding the willpower to forgive and live with herself.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Blog #2 - Robert Chiussi
Who is the bigger liar: Grey Owl or James Frey?
I believe that both of them are liars to an extent, although I would have respond to this inquiry as James to be the bigger liar. James intentionally lied about a vast amount of events, which did not take place. The difference between the lies was the reasons, which the lies were told. Grey Owl was not 100% Indian, but that really should not matter, he was a good man and his true background should not change the things he did in his life. In this life you can choose your background in your heart, I believe that he felt 100% Indian that is why he lied. James lied about everything, He is the bigger liar.
I believe that both of them are liars to an extent, although I would have respond to this inquiry as James to be the bigger liar. James intentionally lied about a vast amount of events, which did not take place. The difference between the lies was the reasons, which the lies were told. Grey Owl was not 100% Indian, but that really should not matter, he was a good man and his true background should not change the things he did in his life. In this life you can choose your background in your heart, I believe that he felt 100% Indian that is why he lied. James lied about everything, He is the bigger liar.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Blog #2
Who is the biggest liar: Grey Owl or James Frey? When answering that question you have to look at the facts. Grey Owl a.k.a. Archie Belaney adopted the lifestyle of the native people. I believed Grey Owl lied only out of omission. He did not intentionally lie, he just failed to correct others when they assumed his heritage. James Frey on the other hand intentionally lied. He did so for means of profiting off all his lies. He embellished his life, so it would seem more interesting. James wanted people to talk about his "memoir", to boost sales of this book. To answer the question, who is the biggest liar, I believe the biggest liar is James Frey. Grey Owl did not use the lie to benefit himself, but instead used it to shed light on the wildlife and wilderness. James Frey used his lie to make himself money. It did not benefit anyone other than himself, which makes him not only a liar, but a selfish person as well.
Blog #2
Who is the biggest liar: Grey Owl or James Frey? When answering that question you have to look at the facts. Grey Owl a.k.a. Archie Belaney adopted the lifestyle of the native people. I believed Grey Owl lied only out of omission. He did not intentionally lie, he just failed to correct others when they assumed his heritage. James Frey on the other hand intentionally lied. He did so for means of profiting off all his lies. He embellished his life, so it would seem more interesting. James wanted people to talk about his "memoir", to boost sales of this book. To answer the question, who is the biggest liar, I believe the biggest liar is James Frey. Grey Owl did not use the lie to benefit himself, but instead used it to shed light on the wildlife and wilderness. James Frey used his lie to make himself money. It did not benefit anyone other than himself, which makes him not only a liar, but a selfish person as well.
Blog #2
In my opinion James Frey is a big liar because he exaggerated completely and there are even fabricated events in his memoir. James Frey inserted details into his memoir that never happened. After reading the interview James’s Frey had with Oprah, it had become quite clear that Frey was guilty of lying. On the other hand, Grey Owl only lied about his identity. Later on he reveals about his true life and also his intentions were honest.
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Swati Kapoor
Blog # 2- By: Marco Conte
After reading about both these writers I would have to say that I believe James Frey is the bigger liar of the two writers. Even though both writers share their moments in their memoirs where they lie, James Frey devotes his whole memoir to just one big lie.
James Frey has obviously tried to change the perspective of memoir writing by lying and provoking all his readers with these writings which has made him to be pronounced as such an inspirable writer, but really all he is writing is nothing but lies. On the other hand, even though Grey Owl may lie about being a full-blooded Native Indian, he still perceives in writing the truth to his readers. All in all, it is conclusive that James Frey is the bigger liar of the two writers.
James Frey has obviously tried to change the perspective of memoir writing by lying and provoking all his readers with these writings which has made him to be pronounced as such an inspirable writer, but really all he is writing is nothing but lies. On the other hand, even though Grey Owl may lie about being a full-blooded Native Indian, he still perceives in writing the truth to his readers. All in all, it is conclusive that James Frey is the bigger liar of the two writers.
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