For your post I'd like you to write about whatever interested you in
your reading of "Cape Solitude." I hope something interested you, but
if nothing comes to mind, please respond to one of the questions below.
Kindly refer to some specifics to demonstrate that you took the time to
read the essay.
Q: Is Abbey doing something different than Steinbeck or William LHM? Are the motivations similar?
Q: Can you compare Ed Abbey with Doc?
Q: Why do
you think he chooses this place for his catharsis / redemption /
resurrection? Does the fact that it overlooks an "abyss" have anything
to do with it?
Q: Why does he seem to have problems with the direction of the US? (he wrote this in 1980).
Q: How would you characterize Abbey's unique and highly personalized tone?
Feel free to write what you like -- but I'd like to see at least
one reference to another person's post and some references to "Cape
Solitude." mrh
