tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383174310313020039.post1062320176123922550..comments2008-11-23T13:00:19.796-08:00Comments on North of the Rio Grande: Sound familiar?Valeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15696848676618311432noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383174310313020039.post-46464700135710998712008-09-10T12:22:00.000-07:002008-09-10T12:22:00.000-07:00You raise an interesting point about the universal...You raise an interesting point about the universal reach of the novel. It is almost as if one could insert a name of a county/ city and the issues raised would still be applicable. Your argument on the men's through family connections is most compelling!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489705389547077373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7383174310313020039.post-42427334751205065892008-09-10T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-10T12:20:00.000-07:00I think that you make a lot of insightful points a...I think that you make a lot of insightful points and it is obvious that you have done a close reading and have a good understanding of the many layers in the book. I agree with you that what defines good literature is something that conveys meaning that transcends specific time frames to convey something deeper about human nature throughout the ages. I think that the author does a good job at illustrating the backwardness of the status quo while simultaneously portraying characters such as the Doctor, Lola, and Julian in a more positive light. I think you make a good point about the materialism that is portrayed in this novel which is still very problematic in todays society.Emily Hagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13348233885713238939noreply@blogger.com