Amy, Erik, Chris, & Veronica--Collaborative Web Site

Judging Distances: An Exercise in Collaboration

You have reached a collaborative web site exploring the poem "Judging Distances," by Henry Reed. Throughout this virtual journey you can expect to encounter a variety of impressions on the poem, ranging from a World War II veteran's reaction, to the interpretation of a "traditional" literary scholar. Much of this collage draws its inspiration from James Moffett's four modes of discourse. Engage this web of response in any order you choose, and from this aporia discover your own meaning for Henry Reed's "Judging Distances."

The Poem (Judging Distances)

Naming of Parts
Unarmed Combat

Interview of a World War II veteran (Reading)

Distancing Exercise

Moffett’s Universe of Discourse (Writing)

Recording
Reporting
Generalizing
Theorizing

Definition of terms
Biography of Henry Reed
Poetry Link

Spring 98 Clubs:
Erik Drobey
Chris Johnston
Amy Lacoste
Veronica Ros