Other stuff that I'm studying
Bildugsroman- A novel that deals with a person's coming of age especailly with regards to their mind, character, spirituality or psychology.

Incantation- The language of the epiphany. Words formulated to create a magical affect and heated emotions. Faulkner's language would be a good example of an incantation, it gives "The Bear" a certain magic and heated emotion.

Process of initiation (courtesy of Emily's blog):
1. Seperation of neophyte from his or her family
2. Symbolic death or burial
3. A journey into the forest
4. A change of consciousness
5. Loss of something physical
6. A new name is given

Initiation- The beginning of a young person's introduction to the world of adulthood and their acceptance as members of a community.

"The doors of perception were cleansed." William Blake
"The Doors of Perception." Aldous Huxley
The Doors

The symbolism of tobacco in "Dead Man."

Otology- the study of being

Cultural pluralism- a celebration of diversity. E Plurbis Unim. Out of many come one.

Solar heroes- People who rise, reach their zenith, and then decline. ex) Charlie Kane
Invisible Man is not a solar hero because he never gets to rise.