Comments on: >In which I possibly overextend my metaphor to dangerous ends http://www.hbook.com/2011/03/blogs/read-roger/in-which-i-possibly-overextend-my-metaphor-to-dangerous-ends/ Publications about books for children and young adults Tue, 14 May 2013 17:58:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Rosanne Parry http://www.hbook.com/2011/03/blogs/read-roger/in-which-i-possibly-overextend-my-metaphor-to-dangerous-ends/#comment-10863 Rosanne Parry Fri, 18 Mar 2011 07:02:49 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3663#comment-10863 >The thing I am always reminding myself when write from the position of an insider is that my status is no guarantee I will "get things right", no excuse to shirk research, and reason to expect that my view will be free of stereotypes. <br /><br />It is not possible to take a point of view that contains no limitations. Which, in my opinion, is exactly why multiple points of view are vital. >The thing I am always reminding myself when write from the position of an insider is that my status is no guarantee I will "get things right", no excuse to shirk research, and reason to expect that my view will be free of stereotypes.

It is not possible to take a point of view that contains no limitations. Which, in my opinion, is exactly why multiple points of view are vital.

]]> By: Zelda del West http://www.hbook.com/2011/03/blogs/read-roger/in-which-i-possibly-overextend-my-metaphor-to-dangerous-ends/#comment-10861 Zelda del West Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:28:59 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3663#comment-10861 >I do like the idea of the people that live inside of tornadoes. It kinda reminds me of the people in the Pacific Northwest that live inside active volcanoes. They don't seem to mind the lava at all. Hmm. >I do like the idea of the people that live inside of tornadoes. It kinda reminds me of the people in the Pacific Northwest that live inside active volcanoes. They don't seem to mind the lava at all. Hmm.

]]> By: Megan http://www.hbook.com/2011/03/blogs/read-roger/in-which-i-possibly-overextend-my-metaphor-to-dangerous-ends/#comment-10860 Megan Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:20:46 +0000 http://nyad1/wp-thb/?p=3663#comment-10860 >I get what you're saying here Roger, and I totally agree that diverse vantage points can enrich literature. But I think a missing point in your argument about the potential value of "outsiders" telling others' stories concerns power dynamics. It's not just a matter of an outsider potentially "getting stuff wrong" that ruffles feathers; it's the possible impact of that wrongness on the perpetuation of stereotypes and oppression when we consider books and other media as not only reflecting culture, but constructing it. Much more to say about this (and tons more to hear--I hope this thread goes on and on. I am so interested in this topic), but I am typing on the fly since after school pick up looms. <br /><br />Megan Lambert >I get what you're saying here Roger, and I totally agree that diverse vantage points can enrich literature. But I think a missing point in your argument about the potential value of "outsiders" telling others' stories concerns power dynamics. It's not just a matter of an outsider potentially "getting stuff wrong" that ruffles feathers; it's the possible impact of that wrongness on the perpetuation of stereotypes and oppression when we consider books and other media as not only reflecting culture, but constructing it. Much more to say about this (and tons more to hear–I hope this thread goes on and on. I am so interested in this topic), but I am typing on the fly since after school pick up looms.

Megan Lambert

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