Final Paper Skeleton

Final Paper Skeleton

Thesis-ish: Contrasting the processes of curiosity and delusion when framed as separate vs. embedded in the subject in the 18th century literature.

Curiosity
-functions within the realm of sensorial:
       -came from an object
       -often associated with senses
-something from the 2ndary readings
-mind states which function within the sensorial will fade with time unless the stimulus changes, curiosity perpetuates itself because of the bi-directionality of the changes between the subject and curiosity
-analogously repeated sensory stimulation causes desensitization of receptor (separate function)
-In Fantomina: processes of curiosity were framed by grammatically separating or embedding the subject and curiosity
-quote from Fantomina about Passion changing the object.

Curiosity as Separate
(ex. her curiosity, a curiosity in her)
-curiosity doesn't change the individual, individual does not change curiosity
-elicits reflexive actions
-intensity of mind state fades over time
-Bauplasir
-Fantomina at first

Curiosity as Embedded
(ex. curious woman)
-curiosity changes individual, individual changes curiosity (bidirectional effect)
-elicits reflective actions
-high intensity of mind state maintained
-Fantomina in the end

Delusion
-DEFINE: a strongly held belief that results in perceptions skewed significantly from those experienced by the majority.
-functions within the realm of ideas:
     -separation between reason and senses in 18th cent. lit
-something from ECCO
-repeated stimulus from mind states that function within the realm of ideas will strengthen idea
-analogous to neuronal networks in brain, learning strengthened by repeated stimuli
-In Female Quixote: processes of delusion were framed by functionally separating or embedding the actions of the subject and the idea/mind state

Delusion as Separate: (frame Arabella's actions as separate from actions of delusion)
-idea changes the individual, individual changes the idea (bidirectional effect)
-elicits reflective actions
-intensity of mind state/idea diminishes
-Arabella after/during cure

Delusion as Embedded: (frame Arabella's actions as equal to the actions of the delusion)
-idea does not change individual, individual does not change idea
-elicits reflexive actions
-intensity of mind state/idea maintained
-Arabella before cure


Conclusion: Despite these two mind states vastly contrasting realms and processes, when framed as  embedded in the subject- they both take on a highly negative force.