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guthmund · 03-25-2004, 03:16 PM

I have to write a paper on Lu Xun's Diary of a Madman for World Lit.

I can write about anything I want.

The problem is I can't think of anything.

I'm certainly not looking for anybody to write my paper for me, but maybe you could kickstart my brain with some ideas.

If you give me a great topic, I'll be your new best friend.

I eagerly await.

Tophat665 · 03-25-2004, 03:56 PM

Well, let's see, Ozzy wrote a song about it. Compare the original with the song.

losthellhound · 03-25-2004, 04:44 PM

is it comparative?

if not, discuss the allegorical nature of the concept of 'chi ren' ?

Kadath · 03-25-2004, 05:03 PM

You should be sure to mention that Lu Xun is a little punk in the Dynasty Warriors series.

nash · 03-25-2004, 07:17 PM

I don't know if Ozzy's song was based off of Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman or Lu Xun's. Don't get confused! Or maybe you can do a comparison of the two? I haven't read Gogol's short story so I can't help you there. As for Lu Xun's, yeah, like losthellhound says, talk about what "eating people" means. That sounds like a pretty good topic. Or you can write about something totally different like the guy's disorder. Or talk about recurring themes like the children, being ghostly pale, etc. Or talk about how China's reaction to this was -- written in "plain language" and about such a weird, maybe even taboo topic? Or how about entry 9, I liked that one a lot. That's all I can think of for now; good luck with your paper!

Tophat665 · 03-25-2004, 07:31 PM

Actually, Ozzy is based off Gogol, but that's another thing you could do, compare the two books.

guthmund · 03-27-2004, 10:36 PM

Thanks for all the ideas.

I ended up writing an allegorical paper. That seemed to flow the easiest when I started writing. It's about the story, the May Fourth Revolution, Confucious, blah blah blah.

I desperately wanted to do the "dynasty warriors" angle, but I don't think the instructor would've gone for that.

Kadath · 03-28-2004, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by guthmund
I desperately wanted to do the "dynasty warriors" angle, but I don't think the instructor would've gone for that.

Well, I applaud you for considering it.

03-25-2004, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	Diary of a Madman (HELP!!!) I have to write a paper on Lu Xun's Diary of a Madman for World Lit. I can write about anything I want. The problem is I can't think of anything. I'm certainly not looking for anybody to write my paper for me, but maybe you could kickstart my brain with some ideas. If you give me a great topic, I'll be your new best friend. I eagerly await. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

03-25-2004, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Well, let's see, Ozzy wrote a song about it. Compare the original with the song. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

03-25-2004, 04:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
losthellhound Thats MR. Muffin Face now Location: Everywhere work sends me	is it comparative? if not, discuss the allegorical nature of the concept of 'chi ren' ? __________________ "Life is possible only with illusions. And so, the question for the science of mental health must become an absolutely new and revolutionary one, yet one that reflects the essence of the human condition: On what level of illusion does one live?" -- Ernest Becker, The Denial of Death

03-25-2004, 05:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kadath Muffled Location: Camazotz	You should be sure to mention that Lu Xun is a little punk in the Dynasty Warriors series. __________________ it's quiet in here

03-25-2004, 07:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tophat665 Minion of the scaléd ones Location: Northeast Jesusland	Actually, Ozzy is based off Gogol, but that's another thing you could do, compare the two books. __________________ Light a man a fire, and he will be warm while it burns. Set a man on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.

03-25-2004, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
nash Psycho	I don't know if Ozzy's song was based off of Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman or Lu Xun's. Don't get confused! Or maybe you can do a comparison of the two? I haven't read Gogol's short story so I can't help you there. As for Lu Xun's, yeah, like losthellhound says, talk about what "eating people" means. That sounds like a pretty good topic. Or you can write about something totally different like the guy's disorder. Or talk about recurring themes like the children, being ghostly pale, etc. Or talk about how China's reaction to this was -- written in "plain language" and about such a weird, maybe even taboo topic? Or how about entry 9, I liked that one a lot. That's all I can think of for now; good luck with your paper!

03-27-2004, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	Thanks for all the ideas. I ended up writing an allegorical paper. That seemed to flow the easiest when I started writing. It's about the story, the May Fourth Revolution, Confucious, blah blah blah. I desperately wanted to do the "dynasty warriors" angle, but I don't think the instructor would've gone for that. __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.