Touché, Gren! I've updated 'occupies' to 'embodies' so the phrasing holds up under proper scrutiny.
You picking up on that syntax error reminded me of my old buddy Cary Welch, who taught Islamic art at Harvard right around 1960 when he launched their Near Eastern art curriculum. He had that same hawk-eyed precision for details that never let anything slip by. Appreciate the sharp edit!
The fact that you hold yourself to the same exacting standard is delightful, Gren!
In all seriousness, having a reader go through my work with a fine-tooth comb is perhaps the highest compliment I can get—short of a box of chocolates and a bouquet of daffodils. I'm always grateful when someone respects the craft enough to read that closely. Cheers to the sharp eye!
One cannot "occupy" and "archetype." Just sayin'.
Touché, Gren! I've updated 'occupies' to 'embodies' so the phrasing holds up under proper scrutiny.
You picking up on that syntax error reminded me of my old buddy Cary Welch, who taught Islamic art at Harvard right around 1960 when he launched their Near Eastern art curriculum. He had that same hawk-eyed precision for details that never let anything slip by. Appreciate the sharp edit!
I mean "an," not "and."
The fact that you hold yourself to the same exacting standard is delightful, Gren!
In all seriousness, having a reader go through my work with a fine-tooth comb is perhaps the highest compliment I can get—short of a box of chocolates and a bouquet of daffodils. I'm always grateful when someone respects the craft enough to read that closely. Cheers to the sharp eye!
Retired copy editor is blushing...