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The novel, after all, is not a moral fable or parable; it is not our job to like or dislike characters in fiction, or make judgments about their worth, or learn from them how to live. We can do that with real people and, if we like, figures from history. They are for moralists to feast on. A novel is a pattern and it is our job to notice how the textures were woven and the tones put in place. This is not to insist that a character in fiction is merely a verbal construct and bears no relation to the known world. It is rather to suggest that the role of a character in a novel is never simple. A novel isn’t a piece of ethics or sociology. It is a release of certain energies and a dramatisation of how these energies might be controlled and given shape. Characters in fiction are determined by the pattern, and they determine the pattern in turn. Colm Tóibín
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Q: How many Surrealists does it take to change a light bulb?
A: Fish
I seem to recall this won some competition for the most esoteric joke in existence. Anyway, it’s always amused me. Love the cartoon by the way.
jb says: It’s good to laugh, Jim.
ha! surrealist plumber, ay? I don’t suppose he ever did anyone any good.
jb says: Hi Becca. An anti-plumber; it’s something to be.
That was quiet in enjoyable. Nothing like the surreal
Thanks for the laugh
I have just come across this site and really loved having a good laugh there is nothing better to lift ones spirit, after a long week at the office this is just what is need.
Thanks for the smiles.
Surrealists jokes seem to be the funniest of them all. Very very nice joke. I liked Jim’s too! That was the first comment.
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Just wanted to say thanks for the laugh, I really needed that today:)