Daily Literature Quotes

[Noblejanobii]

Today's Daily Literature Quote is...

"He said everybody ought to learn how to sit down and hate each other with good Christian fellowship."

Probably my favorite quote from Act II Scene III in A Raisin in the Sun, this quote occurs when a family of African Americans (known as the Youngers) prepares to move into an all white neighborhood. A man called Mr. Lindner comes to offer them money in exchange for not moving in, which the Youngers don't accept. Later on, the character known as Mama (who bought the house in the first place) returns and ask what the other members of the family thought was so funny, resulting in a bit of banter from the other family members, including this quote.

Not only is Beneatha probably my favorite character in the play, but she's also very smart, which means some of her quips get missed by the less intelligent. She also pokes at Christianity on several occasions, this not being the only time she makes fun of the religion in this scene either (she references Judas and the 30 pieces of silver if you were wondering). I think the fact that she does it with such ease and in ways I would never think of to attack Christianity is what I find the most humorous about this line and her character as a whole.

[Ganyu]

I love this jab, so much shade thrown at the hypocrisy of organized religion. I feel like reading the play now. x3

[Noblejanobii]

I love this jab, so much shade thrown at the hypocrisy of organized religion. I feel like reading the play now. x3

It's only three acts, really funny, and the longest act is three scenes long if I remember correctly.

[Neo Emolga]

Mmm, as a Christian, there are a lot of things that other "Christians" do that go so against what Jesus is trying to encourage others to do. It becomes a little obvious who had read the Bible, who hasn't, and who actually puts those read teachings into practice.

A Raisin in the Sun was a pretty good play, too. Not my favorite, but it's got a lot of good points.

[Noblejanobii]

Banned because Sylvia Plath hasn't come up.

The RNG has answered your prayers, @Fate.

Today's Daily Literature Quote is…

"Love knows not of death nor calculus above the simple sum of heart plus heart.”

Not really knowing the true context of this quote, it somewhat confused me. I'm not sure what the relevance of death or calculus (ugh) has anything to do with this, but I think it's a nice quote. I think maybe it's trying to say it doesn't matter what the circumstances are behind it, that love is love. While I don't always necessarily agree with this, I do think it's a nice message and it gains a few points for pointing out the uselessness of calculus.

[Fate]

At last!

Though after I sent the quote I did think about the lack of context and wanted to reconsider. xD

Anyway, I wanted to pick something Sylvia Plath and that was just the only line I always remembered. The whole poem is about fourteen whole stanzas, and that's the last part. I just remember reading it the first time and thinking, "Awwww, that's sweet!' And it seemed like such a simple way to put things but so nicely, too. And yes: Extra points for managing to incorporate math into poetry.

Oh, and.

[Noblejanobii]

THE BELL JAR!! Is that what this quote is from?

I knew I recognized her name from somewhere and I just couldn't place it. I read a summary on the bell jar while studying for AP Lit! That's where I knew her from!

[Fate]

THE BELL JAR!! Is that what this quote is from?

I knew I recognized her name from somewhere and I just couldn't place it. I read a summary on the bell jar while studying for AP Lit! That's where I knew her from!

Nah, the quote is from a poem of hers: "Love is a Parallax." Read some of her depressing poems!

The Bell Jar is her only novel, though!

[Noblejanobii]

Nah, the quote is from a poem of hers: "Love is a Parallax." Read some of her depressing poems!

The Bell Jar is her only novel, though!

Right I even put that in the quote thing. *facepalm*

Well if the Bell Jar is anything to go by then those poems must be insanely depressing.

[Neo Emolga]

I'm thinking the quote is saying love is basic, love is instinctive. It doesn't know of troubles or complexity, like those found in death and calculus. It's just simple.

And I agree, teaching calculus is stupid when less than 1% of the students that have to struggle through it end up actually using it. And yet, they don't teach students adult stuff like personal finance, investing, mortgages, and stuff like that which they'll definitely use... but that's a whole other discussion.

Love is simple. It's understanding and wanting the best for that person and willing to do what it takes to help that person be happy.