Lecture 3.2.2 – How Writers Create Characterization in Fiction
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Lecture Overview
Teacher follows up on God is Not a Fish Inspector by W.D. Valgardson
- What does the title mean?
- What are the difficulties Fusi faces and the objections he encounters in attempting to continue fishing?
- Why is it so vitally important to Fusi that he continues to fish?
- In what ways does the author help us to experience life from Fusi's point of view?
How this story connects with Elizabeth Brewster’s poem Home for the Aged. Pay attention to the cross-connections that come up constantly in literature. Aging and what to do with the aged is an issue that all societies face. In some cultures (ex. Asian, Middle Eastern) it’s common for elders to live with and be cared for with their grown children. North Americans have moved away from this – seniors home, PSW Personal Support Workers are hired. Covid in Canada’s Long Term Care Facilities showed up how poorly the care was – many died ignored and suffering.