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  1. Aug 18, 2014 #321
    sokanasanah

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    Ambiguity is inherent in and enriches literature. Meaning is not stable .... these are ideas that have spawned many a tome, the bane of undergraduates all over the world.

    Since you seem hellbent upon additional homework, see:

    William Empson
    Seven Types of Ambiguity
    Deconstruction
    Aporia
    Jacques Derrida

    This stuff gets very heavy, very quickly. Especially Derrida (& deconstruction), whose reputation oscillates between prophet and prince of darkness. The links are provided only as garnish. Investigate at your own peril.

    PS: Empson is far, far more accessible.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2014 #322
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    Despise him? Is such a thing even possible?
    No! No-no-no-no-no-no! 36 times NO!!
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2014 #323
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    Okay, here is my puzzle:

    Who is he?

    Clue: Co-creator of a beloved fictional character who first appeared in a serial in a magazine and became instantly popular. Said fictional character went on to feature in movies and several books which have been translated into 100 languages.

    Albert_Uderzo_2012.jpg

    Bonus points for id'ing the person and the character.

    No idea about difficulty level...do let me know if this is too little info.
     
    1Sandhya, Aug 19, 2014
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  4. Aug 19, 2014 #324
    Gauri03

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    A new puzzle is up. Time for some answers.

    SPOILER: # Identify the fictional character









    TORIOP ELUCREH!

    The four images contains words from the titles of four Hercule Poirot books.

    1. The Christmas pudding
    2. Hickory Dickory Dock - from the nursery rhyme of the same name...the mouse ran up the clock...
    3. The mystery of the blue train
    4. Cards on the table
     
    Gauri03, Aug 19, 2014
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  5. Aug 19, 2014 #325
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    Spoiler: # id the person and character











    ......revo xif a teg reven dluoc I oreh eno si sihT
     
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  6. Aug 20, 2014 #326
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    What ho Sandhya, only half a pic? That's cheating!
     
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  7. Aug 20, 2014 #327
    Gauri03

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    Oh those punny books! Got it after reading Priya's clue. :)
     
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  8. Aug 20, 2014 #328
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    Love the books! Is someone still playing?
    Btw, people, I can now read the reverse text perfectly. Please find another alternative! I came intending to solve the puzzle and found the answer in reverse ;)
     
    Laks09, Aug 20, 2014
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  9. Aug 20, 2014 #329
    Gauri03

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    Happening to me too. :) I read Soka's entire answer for the Richard III puzzle in reverse text!
     
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  10. Aug 20, 2014 #330
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    Gauri,
    We are gifted beyond ordinary. We should be finding alternate professions like running for President maybe!
     
    Laks09, Aug 20, 2014
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