Week 8: Final Project Progress and Struggles

    In all honesty, I have been behind on this final project for a little bit due to a decent influx of other assignments catching up with me, so I don’t expect this blog post to be very long. My current topic is about performances and plays around the world, and how textual versions may differ, especially taking into account the issue of preservation over many years. It strongly ties back into Antigone, as lots of what we discussed in both the microlecture and class was about how the text may have been altered or how the translations differ greatly. Not to mention how in class, we discussed the many different versions and divergences of Hayy Ibn Yaqzan, and almost everything that we discussed during the library visit. I have found a few sources, but I am meeting with Michelle on Tuesday to get everything sorted out. I have some questions like how big the primary sources have to be, especially since my topic revolves around plays. Will I be reading whole plays for the sources? Either way, I hope to mostly be caught up towards the end of the week, though I know the workload will only continue to grow.

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  1. Jalen PaigeNovember 13, 2022 at 7:59 PM

    Hey, Andrew! I also had trouble prioritizing this project, since this point in the quarter is so busy with midterms and exams! I like your topic, and how it relates more to book history than to a particular theme. I think it will require more leg work with the research, but your findings will be unique and will say a lot about the different texts you use! I don't think you have to read the whole play if it is your source, but you do have to skim it and kind of know what it is about. I am sure your project will turn out great!

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  2. Eloise DanielloNovember 14, 2022 at 12:07 AM

    Hey Andrew! It has been hard for me to manage this project too considering its due date seems so far away and I have so many assignments that are due much sooner. I, too, am going to meet with Michelle and get some advice and help on how to work better on the project. Good luck!

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  3. Paulos HabtewoldNovember 14, 2022 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Andrew, I have also been a bit behind because of the increase in workload from other classes, but I also think I'll catch up relatively soon and of course I will have some time during thanksgiving break to work on it if I don't.

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  4. Noah English 11H BlogNovember 14, 2022 at 12:43 PM

    I also wonder how much of the primary source text we are supposed to read. Obviously not all of it, but we still need to get a context and understanding of the book, so perhaps we should read sections or summaries of it. Good luck!

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  5. Critical Thinkers and WritersNovember 15, 2022 at 9:25 AM

    I would recommend just skimming the primary sources to get a sense of style and structure, and then using secondary sources to get a better idea of what it's about and why it's important.

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