I agree that to be a good reader you need to re-read often. I've found that the more I re-read books, my understanding and my comprehension become stronger. I do, however, disagree that a reader should have an impersonal imagination. A reader who connects to the characters or a character, has greater empathy and understanding of the characters. When a reader understands a character, the story also comes to life faster in the reader's mind.
I like to think of myself as a good reader, but I know that I still have to work hard if I want to become an even better reader.
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I like that you brought attention to the idea of having an impersonal imagination. I'm not sure how I feel about it yet. I generally try to relate to the main character in the story but maybe this could lead to a bias or favor of that character. I don't consider myself a great reader, but hope to use some of these methods to become a better one. I enjoyed your thoughts. Good post.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with your response entirely! For myself I also read and reread a story three, maybe four times before I feel that I have taken all that I could from it. Just as you stated, with each read I as well comprehend a little bit more.
You mentioned you disagree with Nabokov's idea that a reader should not have an impersonal imagination. Personally, I relate any story I read to my own experiences so I was a bit taken a back at that statement in his story. I was pleased to read that I was not the only one!
Good luck this semester,
Carissa
After reading yours I realized that I didn't understand what I read. I think that your post is exactly right. I never re-read anything usually and I always compare myself to the main character and I never thought it affected my reading but theres always something new to try right? I think you did an awesome job in response to the assignment.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on this. You also nailed the point that I think Nabokov was trying to make. I only wish that I could read fast enough to re-read books often. I'm a slow reader because I read and absorb everything. I read every descriptive detail. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you have said, having read and written about the article myself. I definitely agree that an individual cannot completely have an objective point of view when reading something. It's in human nature to try to identify with something and I like that you mentioned that fact.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog post buddy! Keep them coming...
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