Extract from Building bridges between texts: From Intertextuality to intertextual reading and learning.

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What is interesting

I do not agree with the theory that "no texts can exist in isolation, and that every text is just an adaptation of another". I think some texts like "The lord of the rings" and "Jurassic Park' are modern original ideas that haven't been done before

Intertextuality suggests that no text exists in isolation, and it often brings in cultural and historical references. Through engaging with intertextuality it fosters critical thinking and encourages readers to make connections between different texts. Intertextuality also reveals how ideas and themes evolve over time.

This text had many statements that i agreed with and i found that there was a lack of ones that i disagreed with.

"as all written text makes intertextuality possible" - I agree with this statement because, since intertextuality can be described as drawing inspiration and using media from different texts, then this statement would be true because anything that is created/written can have inspiration drawn from it.

"nearly all works contain some form of reference to another work of the past." - I agree with this statement because it aligns with the same ideas that i have about intertextuality and how we draw inspiration from past texts. This statement doesn't say that all texts have elements of intertextuality, but most and that is something that i agree with.

This quote is interesting because it highlights how Jennifer Egan uses intertextuality. She references to other texts, music, and cultural elements and it's a kind of navigational tool for readers. These references create connections between characters, time periods, and themes, making the narrative feel layered and interconnected.

There are 2 types of intertextuality, deliberate and latent. Deliberate intertextuality is when a text or phrase has purposely been used whilst latent intertextuality has made a reference to a literary work coincidentally.

There were many things that in this text that i find interesting.

"no text is truly or uniquely original." - This statement is interesting to me because there are many ways this could be debated, for example, one could argue that there would have to be a text/media that is truly and uniquely original because one text had to have started without any background knowledge. In saying that, one could also argue that they would've drawn inspiration from conversing with others and observing things that happen around them, but would that still be considered interTEXTuality?

"Any work of literature that is involved in the creation of a new text is considered intertextual." - This statement is interesting to me because it talks about the same ideas as the one i discussed before, it is easily debatable and can carry the same arguments i had before.

Intertextuality is inevitable: Every written work has been influenced by prior texts, whether it is consciously or unconsciously.

Deliberate vs. Latent Intertextuality: Some references made are intentional, like retellings and homages, while others happen naturally because of a vast influence of previous literature.

Intertextuality can be creative and innovative: Writers can borrow elements from past wrongs to create something new, like changing genres, perspectives or settings.

Intertextuality is not plagiarism: While referencing and drawing inspiration from other works is normal, directly copying someone else’s writing without credit is unethical.

Disagree-

Everything Has Already Been Written: While themes and archetypes may recur, new storytelling techniques, worldbuilding, and narrative structures continue to emerge