| too true sif thanx for the clarification
just basing my understanding on the fact that you need to identify similar concepts explored in texts and relate them that way. so perhaps focusing on the ideological commentary rather than direct textual parallels. doesnt even have to be as explicit as the 'simpsons' example. could draw parallels via implicit links... but i can see where you're coming from. in know some ppl are coupling 'professor eisenbart' with 'rodin's thinker' and developing on its inherent symbolism yada yada... but im not too sure if such a direct analogy would be cause for praise in the creativity arena.
i guess 'intertextuality' in its deepest sense doesnt call for great exploration in eng adv. hasnt really been pushed in my classroom. we've created textual links via references to the effects of time, ideological movements (eg feminism and its arising stereotypes) and the impact of knowledge.
but now that you've got me thinking, i'm compelled to explore intertextuality in a direct nature... will enrichen my essays. |