Talk:The Unquiet Earth

General Editing
An Intro to Appalachian Studies class will be posting an in-depth analysis of the novel and we would appreciate others taking the time to read through the analysis for accuracy, relevance, and brevity. The initial wiki edit is a collaborative effort of 38 students that will be followed up by individual edits from students. Although this is a class project, the forthcoming posting is still susceptible to the same inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and incorrect information that is part of the editing process of any article on wikipedia. 128.173.104.39 (talk) 17:14, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

I have added a section for a plot summary in which I have only just begun to state what occurs in the book. I focused specifically on the growing relationship between the two main characters and not on many other important points in the book such as the other characters, or the coal mines which is a huge part of the book. The summary segment I added is my own personal interpretation of how the relationship progressed. I have also added a section for themes and have added two I believe to be themes. These are my own personal opinions and may not be actual themes of the novel according to the author. 71.171.23.29 (talk) 02:38, 16 June 2009 (UTC) JDG

I have added to the Themes section of this novel. I believe the underlying theme to be roots and homeplace. My post shows different examples of where this theme emerges in the novel.71.171.23.29 (talk) 2:55 June 16, 2009 (UTC) RSW

I have added a character list to this page. It includes the most of the major characters in the novel with brief descriptions. This is not a complete list and some minor characters are missing from this list. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.53.69.82 (talk) 21:33, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

I have added to the Themes section of this novel. I added the section on "Forbidden Love," which I believe to be another main theme of the novel, particularly for two of our main characters. My post includes a detailed account of their first sexual encounter, as well as a quote which backs up the idea that this love is "forbidden." Vtmdmorris (talk) 14:45, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

I have added the over occurring theme of Power to the theme. I address the coal companies overpowering the miners and making them work at gun point.[User:hlindsey6271|hlindsey6271]] (talk) 13:58, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

This morning I added two things to the page. The first was an addition to the plot summary in which I talked about the conclusion in some detail. My second edit was an addition to the section concerning death, I thought that it could use a little more explanation in regards to Dillon. I also added Sim Gore to the list of characters. I also added more on death involving the death of the coal mining towns due to mechanization. -Walt- (moe.ron29) and unknown IPAddress June 23 & 24, 2009.

I mainly added a new section about the Red Scare in the Historical Fiction Section of the article to explain how this fear of communists was applied in the novel. I also edited a few things in the plot summary. At the beginning, I explained the specific relationship between Dillon, Rachel, and Jackie. I also clarified that it was a river that Rachel fell into, not a lake. I then explained how Dillon was crushed to see her almost die. Finally, I further explained Dillon and Rachel's feelings of acceptance and denial, respectively, toward one another. I also mentioned that even though Dillon wished to marry Rachel, it is illegal to marry a first cousin. Bouldermetzger (talk) 05:20, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

I added more to the theme of death and how death could tell a story to people and create a stronger connection. I also contributed more about Tom's character and his travel experiences as well as adding two new characters to the list, Hassel Day and Ethel. 24 June 2009

I added a section to themes called Race, in this section I briefly brought up african american racial issues in the coal towns as well as the racial issue over in the war. I also added a character fred sullivan who was rachels boyfriend/husband to be. (BMW 06.24.09)

I added a section called The Television People. In this section I brought up the stereotypes of Appalachian citizens as seen by those that do not live in the region. (SCN 06.24.09)

I added a section called Jesuits. This section identified secondary character, Tom, as a Jesuit and explained the definition of the Jesuits as members of the Society of Jesus.

I added a character by the name of Doyle Ray Lloyd. His character fits a few stereotypes of Appalachian citizens and is also reflective of the brainwashing that occurs by coal companies.

I added to the Television People section because I thought by pointing out the irony it would more effectively portray how the media twists people in order to sell the image they want. I also added to the Forbidden love section because I thought it should be pointed out that Dillon and Rachels "affair" happened much more than once and was only resisted by Rachel and even then only mentally.

I added another theme titled strength. I referred to how strong the women in this time period were and how they dealt with tough situations. I mainly spoke about carrie and flora from the novel in my posting.JDVT88 (talk) 16:39, 1 July 2009 (UTC)