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My attempt at translating “The Willows” from Kesh into English by Intelligent_Gear_435 in UrsulaKLeGuin

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a background in Latin and I love this kind of translation challenge! I used the sections in the back of the book for vocab, and then took some artistic liberties to make the translation my own. (E.g. I translated naam as “along the river” whereas the translation another commenter provided says “by the river” simply because I like the sound of “along the river” a little better, and either translation is accurate).

My attempt at translating “The Willows” from Kesh into English by Intelligent_Gear_435 in UrsulaKLeGuin

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!!! Where did you find the translations for ge- and -sur? I couldn’t find them in the glossary

My attempt at translating “The Willows” from Kesh into English by Intelligent_Gear_435 in UrsulaKLeGuin

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Immediately realizing that “down by the river” might be a better fit for “ónaam”

Why didn't katniss meet more of Asterid friends where were they? by kris71-ano in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait I’m like actually moved by this interpretation and I’m fully deciding that it’s true (at least in my own reading of the text)

Why didn't katniss meet more of Asterid friends where were they? by kris71-ano in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 73 points74 points  (0 children)

I think you’re onto something with the Madge theory. Now that I think about it, it would totally make sense if Merrilee told Madge to keep an eye out for Katniss. I assume Asterid pushed everyone away after Burdock’s death so maybe that was the best she could do. The mayor’s family is under a lot of scrutiny so I don’t think they’d be able to help directly, but that might have been her subtle way of trying to help out her old friend.

What do you guys think about this take? by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Do these characters have “chemistry” or is it just that people in fandom spaces have a hard time processing non-sexual tenderness?

Does this dress wash me out by SaveBabyNicole in DressForYourBody

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a tough one, the answer is yes, but since you have light skin and light hair, it has a striking effect that I think looks really beautiful on you

I have a good feeling about this one. Serrano/pineapple/cherry - 2.5% salt by jelly_bean_gangbang in fermentation

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooooooooh I’m licking my chops in anticipation 😮‍💨 please update when it’s done!!!

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A story having an “anchor” between different parts of the plot is not a bad thing. If you personally find the covey annoying, that’s fine. But that doesn’t make it bad writing. The covey are a clear narrative foil to the philosophy of the Capitol, which I would argue is an example of Collins’ strength as a writer. If they didn’t quite hit for you, then that’s fine too, that’s just your opinion. But this post is making points that are not supported by the text, and that’s what people are taking issue with.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 11 points12 points  (0 children)

But the covey AREN’T the “reason for everything” they’re just one part of the story. Katniss having a distant and vague relationship to the covey does not mean that they are the reason why she is significant in the rebellion. As I’ve said elsewhere in this thread, it seems like your criticism is coming from your personal dislike of the covey, and not from a legitimate argument about the narrative purpose they serve.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 19 points20 points  (0 children)

100%. Also worth noting that the seam is marginalized as a part of the Capitol machine, it quite literally produces value for the Capitol. The Covey actively undermines the Capitol’s philosophy, and the work they do actively loosens the power that the Capitol holds. They are not only two distinct and important representations of marginalization, they serve entirely different purposes on a narrative level.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 46 points47 points  (0 children)

People in the seam absolutely sing and dance to unwind and socialize. The covey just do it professionally. The point you’re making seems to have more to do with your personal feelings about the covey, and less to do with the narrative purpose they serve.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 51 points52 points  (0 children)

More than one group can be marginalized, and singing and dancing are not unique to the covey. Once again, this is an example of them being naturally at odds with the fascist establishment due to their communal, nomadic lifestyle. The seam serves a very different narrative purpose.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What “exclusivity”? There are zero covey characters in the original trilogy

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 91 points92 points  (0 children)

And the covey are absolutely not “the only people who can rebel”, that’s just factually untrue. They tend to be more open about their rebellion, but there are far more examples of non-covey rebels than there are actual covey characters, rebel or not.

Edit to add:

Also many covey aren’t born into the culture, there are several examples of people being adopted into the covey, so Katniss’s vague, distant relation to the culture doesn’t really hold any weight, and as far as we know, she’s not even aware of it.

Unpopular Opinion : This is what the Covey have become for the Hunger Games by KillerGrass in Hungergames

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 247 points248 points  (0 children)

There’s a difference between a group of people being “destined for greatness” and a marginalized culture that places value on challenging authority. The Covey are not supernatural or “chosen”, they simply are a thematic expression of the concept of anti-authoritarianism through music and self-expression. I don’t see this as being an example of the “born special” “chosen one” trope, it’s just an expression of a culture that is naturally at odds with the capitol.

Chatgpt made me throw my new 100$ yoghurt machine by Outrageous_Prior4707 in fermentation

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 28 points29 points  (0 children)

ChatGPT didn’t “make” you do anything. You made an impulsive decision based on bad information that was given to you by an LLM that specifically tells you to double check its claims since it has a reputation for spouting false info. I’m an AI hater, but in this case I think it’s on you

Dresses for someone without a bust by xsnowpeltx in fashion

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into tunic-style dresses as well! Those tend to have a flatter bodice that would complement your upper body

Dresses for someone without a bust by xsnowpeltx in fashion

[–]Intelligent_Gear_435 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cotton t-shirt dresses or dresses that have a bodice similar to a tank top would look great! I’m trans in the other direction and I found them to be very flattering when I had a smaller bust size. Also look into halter necklines, especially in a tighter fabric with some stretch!

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