What Frye says in this quote is true; popular literature does follow a similar pattern for storyline and varies between the genres. No one has a clear view. Ever since we have entered into the world we have been influenced by religion and our parent's views. As we grew older it became society's views, our friend's views, celebrities actions. Now it is becoming our own opinions about what is around us and our inner conscious. To create a new form of literature we would have to have a naive and natural view of our world. Our current literature "provide[s] only content; they don't provide new literary forms." (pg. 22) because of the past experiences of their authors which have shaped their understanding of anything and everything. I also agree with the fact that "[The] story of loss and regaining of identity is the framework of all literature." (pg. 30)
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ReplyDeleteIt's funny that you say this, because I recently read a book that has the same idea as what you are suggesting. I am in complete agreement with you Brittany, and Epicurus. It's strange to think that no one has grown up without the influence of another.
ReplyDeleteYou raise a very strong point about being influenced as we were raised. It is kind of a scary thought; no one is completely and utterly them self, free of influence: we are only bits and pieces of our upbringing, our experiences, along with our own personality. You made a great point explaining why literature is the way it is; with no new forms. To be honest, I hadn't thought of that, and it's pretty thought provoking. Thanks Brittany!
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