Category Archives: Group 1
Lilith’s Brood
When it comes to the question of agency in “Lilith’s Brood,” the one example that I think of is the part about Lilith wanting paper and writing utensils. She is not allowed to have either since the aliens have decided that this is not allowed. This for me brings up the question of how much […] Continue reading
Lilith’s BROOD: Who has agency? (SPOILER ALERT!!!)
*******SPOILER ALERT******* The following entry discusses the ENTIRE book, particularly Akin and Jodah who is in Imago (mostly … a more than good enough reason to read the entire book!). After our class discussion, I was wondering why Lilith was even on the cover at all. It’s about her brood, specifically Akin, the first construct […]
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Aliens and Evil?
While trying to get a visual of the Oankali, I found this. It’s not an ‘official’ movie, just a film project. Anyway: While trying to read for the most ‘alien’ aspect of Lilith’s environment, I split the definition of alien into two meanings: (1) unlike one’s own, strange, not belonging to one and (2) adverse, hostile, […] Continue reading
It would be interesting to know what the economics…
It would be interesting to know what the economics of book publishing are. If this cover increased sales by 5%, it may may mean that more books (remember books?) by this and other authors get published. Continue reading
Sep: Yes, the model on the cover looks slightly si…
Sep:Yes, the model on the cover looks slightly similar to Lilith, but it's not exactly the depiction I'd have in mind if I were Butler and wanted Lilith on the cover. Do you really think it's a good design?It's the literary equivalent o… Continue reading
In Response to: Crappy romance novels and Lilith’s Brood, or Why Book Covers Matter
In defense of the cover: Lilith is described of dark(er) skinned, and her hair is described as pictured on the cover. The white “cloth” is or seems representational of Oankali cloth made on the ship and in Lo that is impervious to fire, and presumably earthly dirt and grime. I found Lilith anything but empowered […]
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In defense of the cover: Lilith is described of da…
In defense of the cover:Lilith is described of dark(er) skinned, and her hair is described as pictured on the cover. The white "cloth" is or seems representational of Oankali cloth made on the ship and in Lo that is impervious to fire, and pr… Continue reading
Intervention -> Perception?
The single most interesting aspect about the world that Lilith was thrown into would probably be the perception of organisms. There are various mentions throughout the assigned readings of how the Ooloi examine the human race into different sections rather than as a whole. The classification can be referenced from the cancer from page. 22 […]
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How much control over the book cover does an autho…
How much control over the book cover does an author have? Mom Continue reading
Jake–I totally agree with you. Book covers matter…
Jake–I totally agree with you. Book covers matter and they reveal a ton of information. Lilith looks like the cover artist/editor didn't even read a synopsis of the book. What amazes me as I plow through the world of children's literature, is … Continue reading