Finnegans Wake

Jennie Lynn's performance of Finnegans Wake was absolutely amazing andthen some- nothing less than that! I was in absolute awe and realized once she had sat down that I don't know for sure that I even took a breath while she was standing in front of the class. It was so peaceful, yet as Dr. Sexson said, filled with sadness. Her voice reflected all of this so well. It came to me then that this is what performance is, this is what education should be! This performance was so inspiring! I am honored to be in a class in which someone can stand up and convey so many emotions in such a short amount of time. I also was amazed at how much easier it was to pay close attention to the words and pick out certain phrases that I felt I could understand. I was able to enjoy finnegans wake rather than become overwhelmed by Joyce's complexity. I conclude that perhaps stories are best understood, appreciated and enjoyed orally, at least for me.