Prose and verse are generally accepted as distinct writing formats with their own rules, styles, and grammars. Though their borders are somewhat vague, they have come to be seen as something of a dichotomy in the eyes of the general public. There are, however, at least 3 other popular approaches to writing as exhibited in picture-books, comicbooks, and plays. Though sometimes given short shrift, these styles are accepted as literature. They are included in libraries, book stores, and academic study. Most importantly, they are read. In the general case, there is clearly writing being done in the creation of any one of these. But what of the wordless comic or silent play? Should we consider scripts written, but fully realized plays, comics, and picture-books, to be performance, art, or some other kind of non-literature? These worries of theory are kinks to be worked out, surely, but they are not of immediate practical concern to the writer...
I wish the resolution would have focused more on Pointless Man's thoughts and reactions to the situation. Mack the Knife was a nice touch though.
ReplyDeleteI read the encyclopedia entry you provided for Gilbert Ryle by the way, although I got the distinct feeling of stepping into a conversation that I wasn't really a part of.
That suggestion about PM's reaction is a good one, and has me thinking. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAs to the whole Ryle thing, I can understand that. I guess my point was merely that I take my stance against questions of free will as part of a larger position on 'philosophy of mind' which denies mental dualism and places thinking or mindful action in the world. If that makes it any clearer. >_>