I would have to say that I really enjoyed this chapter. Chapter six talks about several topics that is very important. Also each topic discussed in this chapter was extremely enjoyable to read and learn about. I have to admit that I learned some new information from this chapter, as well old knowledge re-surfacing. One of my favorite topics in this chapter was the topic of structuralism.
When reading about structuralism I pick up on some information that I have taken for granted. In the chapter it talks about how important structure is. This is true when you think about a story with no structure. We all have that friend who can not tell a story to save his life. He/ she tries to tell a story but keep going back to add more details, which he or she forgot earlier and the story just is not enjoyable to listen to. A good story teller has structure and can entertain his or her listeners. This goes the same for Jokes. When you tell a joke or listen to a joke you realize the importance of structure. For a joke to be funny there has to be a set up and a punch line. We have all told or heard a joke that was not funny due to the fact that there was no punch line. The book gives an example of a knock knock joke. In order for a knock, knock joke to work, there must be a knocker and a cooperative knockee. This is an example of a structured knock, knock joke. An example that I felt was important in this chapter, is when the author tells the story of “Sleeping Beauty” or “Snow White”. There are several stories and fairy tales that are similar and follow the same plot. With out the proper structure we would not be able to decipher between all the similar fairy tales out there.
After reading this chapter I learned how important it is to have structure. With out structure stories, riddles, jokes, etc. just do not make sense. With using the proper structure, you have a better chance of being funny, or telling a much better story. This essay is in regards to the Chapter Six reflection question.
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