Group 3

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Group 3 presented on Kane chapter 4 on the topic of "Traditions". The group consisted of Keen Kenning Ben, Emo Erin, Za Zen Zach, Joan Gossimer Van Goss, and Quick Wit nick. They each wrote a story and presented it. Each story was a remediation of a myth that they found to be interesting. With a sountrack which evoked the tents and wigwams of precolonial America, the group told a story of the seasons that was well written, and like all the presentations in this class, very entertaining.

The effect they created was an atmosphere that anybody who has had a fireplace, a den, and a living relative who has seen a great deal of life can relate to. Like the New England Den or Sun Valley Cabin, we were once again children listening to the wisdom of a thousand ages. The dim lights helped too. They told of the spring, the fall, and the cycle of life, and I think I found its simplicity and execution to be quite tantalizing. Big fan.

Anyway, I sketched them as they told their stories. I found Keen Kenning Ben's rendering to be especially evocative so I drew him standing with Lightning coming out of his armpits. His grandiose tone and flights of excitement drew me in and made me excited to hear more. In fact, I think it would be great if these guys could record their stories so I could listen to them on my next drive home.

Also, I apologize for the gestural nature of the sketches. I tried to capture each person as they read so I had to move quickly.

Their blogs, with further information about the presentation, are here:

GROUP 3

http://erinoraltraditions.blogspot.com/

http://blogofbenjamin-ben.blogspot.com/

http://mnemosyneeng337.blogspot.com/

http://zsoraltraditions.blogspot.com/