Friday, June 22, 2007
Gatsby.. Not really a review!!
Finished reading 'The Great Gatsby'. It's an interesting story about misplaced priorities of some lives; about a genuine man and the world around him; I can understand why Holden Caulfield must have liked this book. People like Gatsby must have come as a relief for him in the world. Gatsby was not only genuine, he was also careful and focussed. Careful people make sure they don't mess up things too much. Sometimes it's good to be careless at least as long as it doesn't harm anyone around.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Fury!!
Erinnyes, 'the angry ones', are the three goddesses of fury, according to the Greek and Roman mythology.
"..who were born from the falling drops of blood of Uranus (Sky) when he was mutilated by his son, the Titan Cronus. The drops fell on Mother Earth (Gaea) and impregnated her."
Depicted as dog-headed, or bat winged, dressed in black robes. However, they were given a softer appearance in all works of art and stage, to avoid invoking their anger. It is belived that they are mainly aggravated by disrespect shown by children towards parents. However, originally they are meant to represent the psychological torments associated with a guilty conscience and that's how they come into picture in Salman Rushdie's 'Fury'.
The introduction to the book had intrigued me, when it spoke about Malik Solanka's inexplicable fury and his fear of harming his loved ones. More than half the book kept me curious that way. I wouldn't say I was pleased with the story - firstly, because it was depressing, secondly, because it was not what I had imagined :) - but then the way the story is told remained intriguing and interesting throughout. Every idea expressed is commendable. I have happened to like the author much more than the book. Would recommend the book for the author's innovation and his in-depth scrutiny of the complexities of human behaviour and relationships.
"..who were born from the falling drops of blood of Uranus (Sky) when he was mutilated by his son, the Titan Cronus. The drops fell on Mother Earth (Gaea) and impregnated her."
Depicted as dog-headed, or bat winged, dressed in black robes. However, they were given a softer appearance in all works of art and stage, to avoid invoking their anger. It is belived that they are mainly aggravated by disrespect shown by children towards parents. However, originally they are meant to represent the psychological torments associated with a guilty conscience and that's how they come into picture in Salman Rushdie's 'Fury'.
The introduction to the book had intrigued me, when it spoke about Malik Solanka's inexplicable fury and his fear of harming his loved ones. More than half the book kept me curious that way. I wouldn't say I was pleased with the story - firstly, because it was depressing, secondly, because it was not what I had imagined :) - but then the way the story is told remained intriguing and interesting throughout. Every idea expressed is commendable. I have happened to like the author much more than the book. Would recommend the book for the author's innovation and his in-depth scrutiny of the complexities of human behaviour and relationships.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
My latest theory on life!!!
Life can either be made into a third class hindi movie or into an Art. It all depends on the smallest choices you make. The story remains the same - the dialogues and the scenes can vary.
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