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September 22, 2005
Seeing in the Dark.
What is most interesting to me about Annie Dillard's "Seeing" is the part about what happens when people who have never been able to see are no longer blind. Their reactions, quotations and behavior are things that I've never read about, so this is enlightening. The beginning of this piece of writing, however, I find slightly unorganized. It is difficult to follow, and I ended up falling asleep while reading it. The only part I remember well is the part about how you can't see in the dark, and you imagine what you see, your senses are heightened and you see things that aren't really there. The second half is more direct and easier to follow. I do understand what she is getting at, though, how we should really take the time to see what is in nature, and how people will miss the beauty of it when they don't take the time to "see".
Posted by lcishagan at September 22, 2005 10:20 PM
Comments
I think we should focus more on why we should learn to see so observently. Why is it important in our culture and how can we use it?
I am just throwing in some thoughts for us all to ponder.
Posted by: Jessica Y at September 25, 2005 03:49 PM