Assignment #7

"Plato: Timaeus and Pastan: The Keeper"

This was the first assignment where I can say I had trouble understanding the dialogue or interpreting the meaning of the writing. For each piece I decided to break down the writing into separate parts and analyze what I undesrstood. In addition, I used outside sources as a reference to help me better understand what I was reading. I had trouble with close reading more for "The Keeper", but felt as though I might have found even a small connection between each. Each author presents an elaborate wrought image or account with clear narratives or dialogue. I felt as though both of the writers' included personal observation, especially in Plato's "Timaeus." Plato's account for the formation of the universe presented order and beauty in the universe that I never was aware of. Though I ran into some trouble while reading, I realize that if I have patience and break down the writing I have a better understanding and over all interpretation.