Baldwin is so amazing. His prose is so smooth and he makes you feel as if you were in the story. Loved the names in this story. John and his mother Elizabeth. (John the Baptist and his mother Elizabeth -who's birth was announced by Gabriel) John and Gabriel had a Jesus and Joseph relationship (John and Jesus were cousins). Little brother Paul (who's ministry began after John and Jesus were gone). Not sure about Delilah's significance here (she was Sampson's wife and made him lose his strength, but here...?). And Roy? Yeah, I didn't pick up on any allusion in Roy's name. Perhaps the French roi which means king? Or the spanish rey which also means king? King Roy watched his kingdom from high above (on the fire escape). The day he came down to join his subjects on the rockpile, he was injured and his blood was shed. Perhaps he could represent Christ? I'm reaching here, but I think it could be plausible.
It was "Exudes" that I saw on this channel that got me into reading more of his stuff. I hadn't since university. His stories are always so distinct--haven't read this one yet, but look forward to it. Fantastic breakdown!
Una, the city boy, inept in stick wars, pfffff! I feel for John and you have really done a good job analysing the teenage mind when faced with an impending parental wrath. Also, the point about John is not the sinner here, everytime when the word "bastard" is used I feel that. It is briefly mentioned in one of the books in the Farseer trilogy were Fitz tries to understand why he is being penalized for being a royal bastard when it's not his fault..
We used to have pinecone wars - we would get the closed ones and pelt each other with them. LOL
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As the oldest child from rural America, I feel you
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Baldwin is so amazing. His prose is so smooth and he makes you feel as if you were in the story.
Loved the names in this story.
John and his mother Elizabeth. (John the Baptist and his mother Elizabeth -who's birth was announced by Gabriel) John and Gabriel had a Jesus and Joseph relationship (John and Jesus were cousins). Little brother Paul (who's ministry began after John and Jesus were gone). Not sure about Delilah's significance here (she was Sampson's wife and made him lose his strength, but here...?). And Roy? Yeah, I didn't pick up on any allusion in Roy's name. Perhaps the French roi which means king? Or the spanish rey which also means king?
King Roy watched his kingdom from high above (on the fire escape). The day he came down to join his subjects on the rockpile, he was injured and his blood was shed. Perhaps he could represent Christ? I'm reaching here, but I think it could be plausible.
Nice!
Amazing as always.
Thanks again!
It was "Exudes" that I saw on this channel that got me into reading more of his stuff. I hadn't since university. His stories are always so distinct--haven't read this one yet, but look forward to it. Fantastic breakdown!
Thanks, Pae!
I love Baldwin! Haven't read this story, yet. Sounds really nostalgic. Thanks for the tips!
Any time!
Una, the city boy, inept in stick wars, pfffff! I feel for John and you have really done a good job analysing the teenage mind when faced with an impending parental wrath. Also, the point about John is not the sinner here, everytime when the word "bastard" is used I feel that. It is briefly mentioned in one of the books in the Farseer trilogy were Fitz tries to understand why he is being penalized for being a royal bastard when it's not his fault..
I hear about that trilogy a lot.