Class Notes 2/8 Presentation: Burnt Norton

Presentation #1: Burnt Norton

Today was the first of four presentations in class. We heard from Adam, Kevin, Pat, Erin, Zuzu, and Mick. Adam talked of the musical quality in Eliot's poem. And we listened to a stringed quartet? Beautiful and appropriate. Adam informed us of the critics and how Burnt Norton was received when it was published. Kevin talked about echoes, paths of life not followed. Also talked about was the still point and time. Brief moments of eternity are caught. paradox. Also the creepy language of the poem. Maybe an epiphany is scary. And a bird. go go. a call to action. Please go see their blogs in order to gain a full appreciation for the group/individual hard work and the information shared. It is just too much for me to recapitulate.
For Wednesday: East Coker