Brian Evenson's work was intriguing, quite esoteric at parts, but did a great job of delving into the realm of character. In particular I enjoyed the Summation of Rauchian Theory. The idea of creating characters at a level of simplicity and purity that they can be broken down to a single color seems almost grandiose, or perhaps the opposite. But I have always been fascinated by the various effects that color can elicit. And I could see this style of thought being useful when first trying to conceive a character, even if it simply involved portraying their garb in that color so that it may subconsciously direct my characterization.
The section titled My Record and Journey made me chuckle. It represents a thought process that I undergo on a constant basis. His analysis of a single word and the implications therein represent a mental battle that I fight in both writing and in interpersonal dialogue. This story as a whole is beautifully woven, I am constantly wondering if I am being taken on a prosaic journey or taught a lesson on various philosophies of writing.
The section title The Apartment was interesting. Still trying to puzzle out its purpose and import. Is it included to segway toward the clinic? Represent a standard of living? Or is there some metaphorical meaning that I am failing to reach. Regardless he paints a bleak picture, I enjoy the stark quality with which he paints it. He describes a barren room using a writing structure barren of articles, very cool.
Isaac Reimer
Good.
ReplyDelete