For an explanation of what Weatherwax Wednesdays are all about, read the introduction post. This week's quote is from Carpe Jugulum. In the passage below, Granny is speaking to an Omnian missionary named Oats. (For more about Om, check out the excellent Small Gods). Granny said, "It's no good you trying to make me believe in Om, though... People you can believe in, sometimes, but not gods. And I'll tell you this Mister Oats..." He sighed. "Yes?" She turned to face him, suddenly alive. … [Read more...]
Introducing Weatherwax Wednesday
June 16, 2010 By 2 Comments
I'm starting a new weekly feature today, subject to modification depending on how it goes over. I plan to post a quote from Granny Weatherwax, a recurring character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series on Wednesdays, along with a brief commentary. Please leave feedback in the comments. A little about Granny Weatherwax It may not sound as respectable as identifying with Scarlett O'Hara or Jane Eyre, but Esme Weatherwax is the literary character I’ve always felt closest to. To put it … [Read more...]
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