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| Diego Rivera, Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central, | (detalle), 1946-47) |
After the missed week (my sincere apologies!) I was expecting to see more of your La Llorona projects posted on the cuadernos so that I could get a sense of where everyone stands. You'll to do this need to do this, even though the discussion/review has been delayed... So make your post, and if you wish, supplement later as need be!
The la Llorona theme--during these two weeks,I've been returning to it again and again. (Uno de los temas grandes, sín duda.). Both the myth--and the way the myth is reflected in the MANY variations in the lyrics. I want you to get into this! There's only a limited mention in Octavio Paz (but then, that's not surprising, since his theme is Los hijos de la Malinche. The two are connected, of course.) That's why I suggested you read additional sources--Gloria Anzaldua in particular, and look into the related terms and themes on my blog post. YOU NEED TO EXPLORE THIS INDEPENDENTLY--each one of you. Discuss on your individual posts as well as in your projects.
I also suggested you listen to alternate recorded versions. There are many artists who've done the song. We started with Chavela y Antonio Bribiesca--you need to be thoughtful as to why. I also gave you some other (now classic versions) like David Zaizar. And why do you think is Lila Downs' contemporary version is so different? Also-- why/how does Chavela change the lyrics in her version for Frida? These are all good questions--so listen to the recordings carefully, and be thoughtful!
My sense is that we can use the time get into this theme more deeply. And again, since we missed last Thursday, this would be a good way to use the current week--until we reconvene!
Note that the wikipedia entry (La Llorona (música) - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
includes a Nahuatl version. Your thoughts on this? And there are various Spanish-language posts on La llorona --MITO y LEGENDA. So, expand your treatment!
There's also an article, with interesting reseach, by Marisela Valdés: "En la mirada, en el oído: Narraciones tradicionales de la Llorona (Universidad del Claustro de Sor Juana, DF) http://www.researchgate.net/publication/28124227_En_la_mirada_en_el_odo._Narraciones_tradicionales_de_la_Llorona
READING: I asked you to read don Octavio, Los hijos de la malinche. You see why that applies for the upcoming La Llorona discussion. (You can also continue with his next chapter--I assume you're doing this without my prompting--Conquista y Colonia, which is relevant--but will be the full subject of a later week's discussion.)
So , for this week, review these chapters from don Octavio, and make specific connections with the La Llorona theme:
Todos Santos, Día de Muertos
Los hijos de la Malinche (concentrate on this chapter!)
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I spent some time on Sunday looking through your cuadernos, seeing where each of you are, how you're handling this part of the class...
First (as I anticipated) they're quite different. Some of you are taking it project by project. Others are using the blog space for meditations about home, and other related experiences. Both approaches are good.
* use images of your projects as a point of reference
* do make a connection with the songs
* it's also fine when the writing becomes more associative and free-form. this works for some of you. for others, the direct approach is best.
* what's most important is that the cuaderno hang together--as a whole--as something you've made--as evidence of your thinking, whether from the reading, from projects, or from ideas that come up in class--and how you bring them together. in other words, it's a creative work in itself--one that reflects the best of who you are
* the cuadernos assume a lot of independence on your part--that is, I expect you to take this on and develop it following your own path (related to readings and assignments and projects and in-class discussion)
* very important: don't fall behind. your individual sites need attention each week. (they're not something you can "make up" later on in the semester!) so, keep your posts current! (and note that I do pay attention to your posts as well!)
I could connect names your names with all the above--but it will sound too much like labeling--so for now, take this as encouragement on my part to keep the cuaderno going each week. let the new posts add up in your own way--and we'll all see where this goes. also, following each others work (writing and visual posts) adds a lot to the endeavor.
my best to all of you,
Tony
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