This doesn't directly relate to our current unit, but I ran across an article on the author of our article for today (Homi K. Bhabba) that I found interesting. This author apparently won a "Bad Writing" competition in 1998, where he was criticized for his jargon-filled prose.

http://denisdutton.com/bad_writing.htm

However, what I found most interesting was his reaction to this, especially in context of what we have been constantly discussing in class. It was actually helpful to me to see a writer of this incredibly dense prose address the fact that he is, as Dr. Jenkins pointed out, almost writing in another language. But, then, as this language becomes more and more understandable, there is a beauty to it that "simple English" really couldn't express. We are deciphering the theorists as they are trying to decipher life.

"I have certainly been accused of using difficult words and complex formulations. I can only say that I use the language I need for my work. For instance, Hegel's book is difficult, but it's not that Hegel said: "How can I make my reader's life a misery?" He had certain references, allusions, and readings. In my case, such allusions also cause difficulties."

http://www.hindu.com/lr/2005/07/03/stories/2005070300020100.htm

Although it's kind of a short interview, there is a little context, a little exploration of cultural values. It was quite interesting.

... Not the bad definition of interesting, mind you.