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Carly McWilliams commented on the post, "A Culture of Orality" in a Troubled Southern Society: Understanding Where John is Truly Leaving for in "Jonah's Gourd Vine.", on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 10 months ago
Sam, I think you have a compelling case for your interpretation of the creek-crossing scenes! I want to add to your theory with some of the imagery present in each of the scenes. On pg 12 when John is crossing […]
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Mason Poisson wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 10 months ago
After reading “The Worm Against the Word” regarding Jonah’s Gourd Vine, what I found most compelling about the article was how reading and writing were treated as such valuable skills during that period. More […]
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Alyssa S. commented on the post, John's Lack of Self Awareness and its Affect on his Life and Preaching, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
I wonder if there is a psychological reason why John doesn’t hold himself accountable. I know with many characters, you could pinpoint the moment in the story when certain tendencies began. It would be interesting […]
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Alyssa S. commented on the post, "A Culture of Orality" in a Troubled Southern Society: Understanding Where John is Truly Leaving for in "Jonah's Gourd Vine.", on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
I appreciate your disagreement with this author’s view. I find your description to fit better with the way I’ve read the story
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Alex wrote a new post on the site FYSM Border Crossings Blog 5 years, 11 months ago
Since I’ve been on campus I have rarely left my room because I’m immunocompromised. It isn’t extremely serious like some other people and I am thankful for that but I’m still wary. However, right outside of […]
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maud utstein wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
In the novel ‘Jonah’s Gourd Vine’ (Hurston, 1933), main character John believes that he is a good person, a man of G-d even, despite hurting many people around him. His first fault began when he married a young […]
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Samuel Boudreau wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
As John makes is way to Alf Pearson’s plantation, he hears a sound which rattles his conscience, as the rumbling of a locomotive thunders by (Hurston, p.15). Astonished, by the “fiery-lunged monster, John tries to […]
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Leslie Wingard wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
A)Maud, Ineitha, Mason, Lauren, Sam, Ty: Please post here on the blog by Monday night at 10 pm after finishing Hurston’s novel and short story — and also reading/skimming the following article about Jonah’s Gou […]
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Romeo Philippe commented on the post, Celebrity Preachers, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
Great post Rekik! You bring up a great point. Celebrity preachers have great power and influence. In what ways do you think they can use this power and influence in a positive manner? And do you know any specific […]
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Romeo Philippe commented on the post, Music Brings People Together Regardless of Social Injustice, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
Hey Mason, great post! I liked how you picked up on how the music in the film represented the emotion the characters felt at the time. In the film, a lot of the songs spoke of religion. Do you think African […]
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Abby wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
The chapter titled “Taint What You Was, It’s What You Is Today” from Judith Weisenfeld’s book Hollywood Be Thy Name: African American Religion in American Film gave me a lot of insight into King Vidor’s actual p […]
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Patrick commented on the post, The Symbolic Meaning Behind Trains, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
Trains historically in the United States have had a power that you captured in this post. Aside from the economic opportunities which are vast, and the religious connection, trains make me think of the pioneer […]
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Patrick commented on the post, King Vidor Ain't It, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
Your assessment of King Vidor’s attitude towards his source material and the way he seems to so carelessly flaunt his superiority is correct. The way some of the scenes, especially the hypersexualized ones, gave […]
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Charlie became a registered member 5 years, 11 months ago
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Alyssa S. commented on the post, Who Can Tell A Story?, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
You have an excellent, clearly stated breakdown of what Vidor’s film was and its effects. The only thing I would say differently is that the film didn’t benefit anyone. It definitely benefited white societies […]
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Olivia James wrote a new post on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
Judith Weinsfield’s chapter provides an in-depth analysis of nearly all the elements of King Vidor’s Hallelujah!. Weisenfeld illustrates how the film came about, how and why the cast was picked, musical cho […]
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Alyssa S. commented on the post, The Symbolic Meaning Behind Trains, on the site Religion in Black Film and Literature (Fall 2020) 5 years, 11 months ago
There’s a lot to be said about the mobility of trains, and how they symbolize movement from one place to another. I think you have a lot of good information here, and if you really wanted to, you might be able to […]
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