History
Even if
it is a “new world’ it brings with it the influence that marked the journey.
For example the new beginnings for the first immigrants to America and to
Australia suffered extreme deprivation. Yet the societal mix of each group was
entirely different. Many first settlers to America were fleeing religious
persecution, but still maintained loyalties to England. Generally they still
had some choice to go or not. However many of the first settlers to Australia
were forced to go as laborers, convicts and bound servants.
Another
important factor for historical background is to consider what is being left
out. For example, we read or see a violent fight between two groups of people,
with or without distinction by class or race or apparent vocation or aliens,
and there is no evidence of law enforcement whatsoever. What are possible
questions?
Over the next few blogs we’ll examine three critical
reading exercises that help us access a sense of history. First look at the
example and then repeat the ‘reading’ with material from your own world
research either using a photo or painting or narrative description.
The first you’ve already done with the photo by Hopper several weeks ago. But
now repeat the exercise, and choose a photo you’ve selected for your world.
Consider one city, or one landmark within a particular city. For example, is there a
national monument that draws a pilgrimage?
Exercise
Describing
a place.
a.
How has the author organized the space?
b.
What is the attitude or feeling portrayed?
c.
What features are employed?
d.
What is unique?
For each give a specific example.
Share: Which
detail did you emotionally connect to?
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