Nuh Yamin
Member
- Joined
- Jul 16, 2010
- Member Type
- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Indonesian
- Home Country
- Indonesia
- Current Location
- Indonesia
Hi,
"Goody points out that the written form of language releases us from the linear experiential mode: 'the fact that it takes a visual form means that one can escape from the problem of the succession of events in time, by backtracking, skipping, looking to see who-done-it before we know what it is they did."
I don't understand what he means by 'who-done-it' in that quote. I expect it to be 'who-did/does-it'.
Any help will be appreciated.
"Goody points out that the written form of language releases us from the linear experiential mode: 'the fact that it takes a visual form means that one can escape from the problem of the succession of events in time, by backtracking, skipping, looking to see who-done-it before we know what it is they did."
I don't understand what he means by 'who-done-it' in that quote. I expect it to be 'who-did/does-it'.
Any help will be appreciated.
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