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lin•'s avatar

In textual analysis, which is what this thread is partly about, 'author intent' has long been superseded by 'reader response' and other critical approaches.

I care nothing about your intent.

My response to your statement, is that linking those two names, those two persons, is an abomination. On the level of language and in the context of history and of society.

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William's avatar

My response above is to our friend, Joan, who discussed "intent". Please try to stay focused and perhaps let other folks determine (and contribute towards) what this thread is "about"...

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