You've written so movingly about James that I'm going to consider reading it. I've been overfed on HUCKLEBERRY FINN where I loved Jim and was angry at Huck and Tom's terrible mistreatment of him. It will be interesting to read this reimagning of Jim's mind.
Anger is a very strong emotion. I am not quick to anger and want nothing to do with people who are. They always feel dangerous to me.
What a kind note, Sandy. I do hope that you read James; it is fully worth the feelings you might go through. I love reading for if nothing else, this reason: it is safe to have all those feelings. It's not real life!! Keep me posted ...
Alie, I certainly will. It's interesting, in HUCKLEBERRY FINN, how Jim becomes Huck's acting father while Huck's biological father is an abusive drunk. This is the saving grace of the novel, that the trip down the MIssissippi is an awakening for Huck. I'll be interested to see how Jim sees it all.
You've written so movingly about James that I'm going to consider reading it. I've been overfed on HUCKLEBERRY FINN where I loved Jim and was angry at Huck and Tom's terrible mistreatment of him. It will be interesting to read this reimagning of Jim's mind.
Anger is a very strong emotion. I am not quick to anger and want nothing to do with people who are. They always feel dangerous to me.
What a kind note, Sandy. I do hope that you read James; it is fully worth the feelings you might go through. I love reading for if nothing else, this reason: it is safe to have all those feelings. It's not real life!! Keep me posted ...
Alie, I certainly will. It's interesting, in HUCKLEBERRY FINN, how Jim becomes Huck's acting father while Huck's biological father is an abusive drunk. This is the saving grace of the novel, that the trip down the MIssissippi is an awakening for Huck. I'll be interested to see how Jim sees it all.
Everett has a fascinating take on the subject of Huck's fatherhood. Def keep me posted ...