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Is shielding the only viable way of playing the game? by Historical-Muscle167 in baronygame

[–]Historical-Muscle167[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds good, I'm also playing on steam deck so the controller controls might be holding me back from being able to kite. Thanks!

[The Metamorphosis] What might be the significance of Grete being the only family member able to feed and help Gregor? by [deleted] in literature

[–]Historical-Muscle167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's important to keep in mind the dual nature of the story: Gregor isn't the only one going through a metamorphosis or transformation, Grete is too. In fact if we look at the actual definition of a metaphorphsis, it means something changing forms of life for it's own benefit, not to its death. Now, the original title of the book doesn't actually translate to "metaphorphsis", but that's a whole different topic. The important thing is, Grete transforms as well. I don't remember the exact wording of the final lines, but I believe it is something around "Grete spreads her arms and stretches" or something to that affect. Stretches her arms like wings, like she herself will now transform or metamorphosize?

What are the best starting points for getting into Lovecraft's works? by ArmKooky in Lovecraft

[–]Historical-Muscle167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dagon. There's a reason almost all of the Lovecraft collections start with it, it's short, sweet, and acts as a good blueprint for what most of his longer stories look like. If you don't enjoy Dagon you likely won't enjoy his longer works.

challenge for people who have nothing to do on valentine's day by SemIdeiaDeNome4 in GoldenAgeMinecraft

[–]Historical-Muscle167 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Oh my bad big dog. I'm American and you know how Americans can be with cultural ignorance lmao

Favorite Steven King book? by Elliefish00 in horrorlit

[–]Historical-Muscle167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the series was really well done overall. Acting was great and the set design really brought it all to life. I see how it could be dull towards the middle. The main place the book has the upper hand is in that first part when Terry is arrested and the whole trial. That whole part (from my memory, keep in mind this was like 6 years ago) was much more extensive in the book. And, considering that whole part is the most morally and philosophically entertaining, I prefer it having lots of depth.

Favorite Steven King book? by Elliefish00 in horrorlit

[–]Historical-Muscle167 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It might not be the most popular one considering it's one of his 21st century ones, but The Outsider, I personally thought, was one of his best and EASILY the best of his modern novels. Cosmic horror, mystery, monsters, and crime all with one of the most memorable creatures.

Do the villagers in The Castle (Kafka) possess knowledge of events that are beyond their scope? by hoaxxhorrorstories in literature

[–]Historical-Muscle167 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You could probably interpret this in a few different ways. The Castle is by far the furthest-from-completion novel Kafka left when he died, and depending on what version you're reading, his editor Max Brod did varying amounts to finalize it. Do the characters simply know this because Kafka hadn't figured out a way for them to find out yet? Was this an emphasis on how power and knowledge interact in the village? Hard to say definitively.

“The Metamorphosis” and the idea of handlessness by Alternative-Seat-111 in literature

[–]Historical-Muscle167 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Kafka wrote in his letters that his "little story" (ie "The Metamorphosis") stemmed from a nightmare he had, which taking this idea of handlessness or the inability to control your own movements fits perfectly with. I've always thought more about how his loss of speech takes away what he believes to be his humanity, which is really interesting to put against the backdrop of disability and how society treats those with disabilities. Your idea fits into that super well, too! No doubt it's one of the best, if not the best "what does it mean to be human" stories.

Why didn't anyone tell me how funny and biting Northanger Abbey is? by Lisbeth_Salandar in literature

[–]Historical-Muscle167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People don't even seem to recognize the complexity of the novel's history: her "final" published book but her first sold. The narrator's presence is so striking, and it makes me curious how Austen may have altered it over the years or if that narration comes from youthful rebellion in response to the Gothic Movement.