Eng 250 word Composition Disc (BLANCH)

First read “States”.

Then answer and think about the following:

The final chapter of “After the Last Sky” (the book “States” was published in) ends with this:

https://www.academia.edu/8843301/After_the_Last_Sky_A_Liminal_Space

“I would like to think, though, that such a book not only tells the reader about us, but in some way also reads the reader. I would like to think that we are not just the people seen or looked at in these photographs: We are also looking at our observers.”

Now, read back through Said’s essay by looking at the photos with this reversal in mind – looking in order to see yourself as the one who is being looking at, as the one observed. How are you positioned by the photographer, Jean Mohr? How are you positioned by the person in the scene, always acknowledging your presence? What are you being told? (Answers these in your discussion)

Once you have read through the photographs, reread the essay with a similar question in mind. This time, however, look for evidence of how Said positions you, defines you, invents you as a presence in the scene. What does this look like?

Write two paragraphs of a total of 250 words or more. This may take some time to think on, so I have extended the date into next week.