I decided to really focus on "place" for both of these readings. In the collection of micro fiction by Stern I noticed that the "place" seemed to be Hispanic countries such as Cuba or Mexico. For instance in "Wrong Channel", Barbarita is obviously from another country becasue there is talk about getting a green card and a medical examination. It was ironic that the doctor was asking about TB but becasue of accents the two ladies thought he meant TV. From there the reader can tell that Barbarita is on the so called "wrong channel" and will most likely not be allowed into the country because of a minor misunderstanding. Ths place in this piece is more distant yet it still plays a role in her life. She is not in her country of origin but the place is controlling her ability to understand and communicate correctly with the doctor. Also in "Land's End" it is ironic that her foot is bleeding because of a Cerveza bottle, which is in spanish in a way representing her country, and the only thing she claims to own in her blood. Everythign else in this place makes her feel or remember that she doesnt belong. Her sense of place is skewed becasue she is in a new place with nothing of her own to define her.
As for the Billy the Kid reading, I wasnt to fond of it. The writing was slow for me and I had trouble getting into the story and remembering what I had just read. All I really comprehended was that Sallie liked to shut out the world from 11-3. There we a lot of colors throughout the text.
Over all, I found that "place" was missing from the micro fiction in a way becasue the characters were all alienated in a way and felt like there place wasnt where they were. They longed for their place in a way because it is thier history. Like with "Land's End" I felt it connected to Native HIll because he had a strong sense of place and felt out of place in New York, which is why he moved back to Kentucky.
As for the Billy the Kid reading, I wasnt to fond of it. The writing was slow for me and I had trouble getting into the story and remembering what I had just read. All I really comprehended was that Sallie liked to shut out the world from 11-3. There we a lot of colors throughout the text.
Over all, I found that "place" was missing from the micro fiction in a way becasue the characters were all alienated in a way and felt like there place wasnt where they were. They longed for their place in a way because it is thier history. Like with "Land's End" I felt it connected to Native HIll because he had a strong sense of place and felt out of place in New York, which is why he moved back to Kentucky.