SomeoneElse@lemmy.worldM to Confidently Incorrect@lemmy.world · 3 年前You probably don’t need a masters degree to debunk this one.lemmy.worldexternal-linkmessage-square80linkfedilinkarrow-up1113arrow-down12
arrow-up1111arrow-down1external-linkYou probably don’t need a masters degree to debunk this one.lemmy.worldSomeoneElse@lemmy.worldM to Confidently Incorrect@lemmy.world · 3 年前message-square80linkfedilink
minus-squareZombiepirate@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·3 年前One can sum up The Odyssey as “a bunch of dudes try to get home from war,” but it’s more about the journey than the destination.
minus-squarePiecemakers@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0arrow-down1·3 年前Are you equating the nuance of a timeless literary classic to a sheltered white guy’s childhood? For real?
minus-squareZombiepirate@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·3 年前No, I’m saying that if you ask someone to summarize a lengthy piece then it’s a bit ridiculous to complain about the lack of details.
minus-squarePiecemakers@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0arrow-down1·3 年前Yes, and I’m starting that if you attempt to summarize, do be sure to touch on key points rather than boiling it down to such a degree that it’s indistinguishable from mud. Pretty basic stuff, friend. Thanks for trying, though.
One can sum up The Odyssey as “a bunch of dudes try to get home from war,” but it’s more about the journey than the destination.
Are you equating the nuance of a timeless literary classic to a sheltered white guy’s childhood? For real?
No, I’m saying that if you ask someone to summarize a lengthy piece then it’s a bit ridiculous to complain about the lack of details.
Yes, and I’m starting that if you attempt to summarize, do be sure to touch on key points rather than boiling it down to such a degree that it’s indistinguishable from mud. Pretty basic stuff, friend. Thanks for trying, though.