From: Patsloane <Patsloane-AT-aol.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Jan 1998 22:45:48 EST
Subject: Re: PLC: A theory about theory [was Anyone get Gass?]


In a message dated 98-01-20 15:05:28 EST, you write:

> Finally I have to object to any position which says "I just let the music
>  speak for itself." Or, I teach "Shakespeare" and I belong to no critical
>  school, or "Just read it." The only reason there are departments of
>  literature is that people _don't_ just read it. People _can't_ read
>  Shakespeare, unaided. And when we academic offer aid, we do it from a or a
>  combination of critical perspectives.
>  
>  ars longa, and longa, and vita breviser and breviser.
>  g
>  
>  
George,

you have by now repeated this plaint about 6 times. You have been told about 6
times that you are missing the point.  It has been explained to you an equal
number of times what the point is and why you are missing it.  

Listening to what is being said to you does not seem to be your strong point. 



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