Here I sit, doing my civic duty. As I wait for the lawyers to decide whether or not they need my services on a jury, I have read through all your blog posts about All The King's Men. Izzy Snow had a great thesis and splendid evidence to support it; perhaps you would like to add to her evidence (or Will Sileo's) about how Willie is Machiavellian. Finn had a delectable description of the Southern style of insult; perhaps you'd like to add another example that fits his description of how Southerners blend "relatable experiences and more existential themes" to craft an insult. Lexie also noted how Southerners liked to mix some low, bawdy, or potty humor with more high-brow or even Biblical lingo.
I have watched the two different movie versions of the book, and was satisfied with neither. Both directors decided to make changes to the story, and that irritated me. And the characters were not at all how I imagined them. I'll be interested to hear what you think.
Hopefully I'll see you Thursday!
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