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Monthly Archives: August 2013
Stitch Bitch
I will admit that I was reluctant to read Shelley Jackson’s piece, “Stitch Bitch”, especially after hearing the reviews of some of my peers; however, I enjoyed and valued her message. From the beginning Jackson warned her readers what her … Continue reading
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Stitch Bitch – Gilmer
Is it possible to like something and be confused by it at the same time? If so, that’s definitely how I felt about Shelley Jackson’s “Stitch Bitch.” Jackson’s writing lost me at certain points but resonated deeply with me at … Continue reading
Stitch Bitch
“Stitch Bitch,” is an article with an interesting topic and a poor execution. The author floods the reader from the get-go with a wealth of haphazard ideas on why life isn’t really what it seems, how we as humans and … Continue reading
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Stitch Bitch
I find it funny that Shelly Jackson even talks about “the project of writing.” Because I don’t think she quite gets it. Moreover, I thought her comment about hypertext being schizophrenic was ironic, considering that’s what I thought of her … Continue reading
In media res
I really enjoyed reading Stitch Bitch. Hypertext reminds me a lot of the literary device “in media res,” meaning the reader is dropped into the middle of the story without any background information. I personally enjoy this kind of writing … Continue reading
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“Stitch Bitch – An Itch I’d Like To Ditch”
Shelley Jackson’s “patchwork girl” isn’t the only thing barely held together; her writing and argument could use some stitching up. Maybe that’s a little harsh. Just because I might not understand subject doesn’t automatically make it bad, right? Regardless, this … Continue reading
Stitch Bitch
This may be completely wrong but I visualize her ramblings as a magician reaching into a top hat that has no end, no beginning, and pulls out a series of random animal parts that frightens the children in the audience. … Continue reading
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Stitch Bitch
Not going to lie, this reading lost me from the moment “Shelly” started talking and referenced the author of Frankenstein. However, I think I mildly understood what the author meant by, ” the body is not even experienced as whole…We … Continue reading
“Stitch Bitch”
I wasn’t exactly sure where the author was going with this chapter. I’m not sure if I just missed the point or if she was truly all over the place. I had a really hard time following her and I … Continue reading
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Expectations
Admittedly, my mind doesn’t work in a very artistic, visually creative way. I know what like when I see it, and certainly have a certain affinity for certain styles but I don’t know/understand many of the principles related to design. … Continue reading
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