Nobody's Angel, by Thomas McGuane, and Shieldaig 12yo, Part 2

Michael and Ethan continue their discussion of Nobody’s Angel, by Thomas McGuane, while drinking Shieldaig 12.

In this episode:

  • Michael says “gentle” multiple times

  • Tattoo reveal!

  • Ethan says “Madonna-virgin” complex when he obviously means “Madonna-whore” complex

  • Prose! Including some exciting phrases like “3rd person limited” and “omniscient narrator” and “close reading”

  • Inferences from Kevin’s Dad

  • “MFA-bait”

  • Requiem for Tio

  • Aspersions cast on Kevin’s Dad, even though Ethan got their place of living wrong

Next time Michael and Ethan will discuss Where the Light Fell, by Philip Yancey. Join the discussiTaon! Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line. We'd love to hear from you! And submit your homework at the Michael & Ethan in a Room with Scotch page.

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MUSIC & SFX:

"Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco. Used by permission.

"The Grim Reaper - II Presto" by Aitua. Used under an Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License.

"Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere. Used under an Attribution License.

Ethan Bartlett