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This is a side note but I feel it must be mentioned. I find it absolutely fascinating that when asked to describe our coolest academic experience, in a class of about twelve, four of us chose to write about Dr. Sexson and those who did not chimed in with their praises. That was probably another of my coolest academic experiences. Now on to Haroun. I think for my first blog about this book I will dissect a few of my favorite quotes. I guess its almost stereotypical that almost all my favorite quotes deal with literature in a way but I don't think stereotypes are always a bad thing.

"O, Need's a funny fish: it makes people untruthful. They all suffer from it, but they will not always admit." (pg. 36)

I thought this was interesting because the ideas of need and want are generally intermixed with varying results. We may think we need something but in all actuality really we just want it and could go the rest of our lives without it. I think this quote is pointing out this disconnectedness to the word and the fact that many people in our society will not admit that they do not need, but want something.




"'Anybody can tell stories...liars, and cheats, and crooks, for example." (pg. 58)

Language is a powerful thing. What other thing on this earth can evoke such emotional responses, or transport the reader to a whole different place. Language is also accessible. Though it does take some skill to learn the art once it is "mastered" one may do with it as they please with no need to create anything worthwhile or truthful in the least. But, as the story points out, it takes a little more to create a story that is truly meaningful.

"...new stories are born from old-it is the new combination that make them new."(pg. 86)

This quote is so perfect because it reflects the idea that we explored so often in Classical Literature. Nothing is original. Everything has a predecessor and may only build upon but never create something original. But the building is like a creation in the way that though it is not entirely new, after all haven't we all written this same sentence before, the placement together does make a new thing entirely.

"'But but but what is the point of giving persons Freedom of Speech...if you then say they must not utilize same? And is it not the Power of Speech the greatest Power of all?" (pg. 119)

I won't comment on this quote because I could go on all night but I had to add it to make sure that everyone was afforded a second look. Enjoy.