Author Archives: Tamir Smart

On Thursday I found myself in the library scanning the PS 2552 shelf looking for Nella Larsen’s Passing. I planned to read it over the coming weekend but unfortunately someone beat me to it. Just as I turned to leave I … Continue reading →

Here I am at the ending. My questions have been answered and my worst fears confirmed yet I don’t feel any remorse for Lennie. Am I evil? Maybe. Lennie seemed doomed from the start and George appeared powerless to stop … Continue reading →

I’m no stranger to Steinbeck having read  The Pearl and Grapes of Wrath. With my own brand of confidence I felt like I knew what to expect until I read Mcitowicki’s post and the ending was revealed. Now, I’m in … Continue reading →

I thoroughly enjoyed the short story as it kept me in suspense! I had anticipated some sordid tale of Armand fathering children all over the estate and driving Desiree to madness (Usually how these stories go) but instead I was … Continue reading →

I’ve started the Wife of Bath’s Prologue and I wanted to discuss the theme of Sexuality vs. Spirituality. As I read Lines 58 to Lines 125 I realized how much we take the sexual revolution of the 1960’s for granted … Continue reading →