The Letter "o," Exercise 5, "ou" and "uou"
The “ou” and “uou” is problematic in the writing of many people, and in Melville it is no different, in most respects. The previous exercises explain that the “o” can appear to be an “i” a “u” or sometimes perhaps an “r.” The variables of the “ou” and “uou” patterns and the other hasty letters surrounding them can provide some challenges to the eyes.
Examples
It is easy to read the “ou” in words written neatly.
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circa 1884*-1891
When the “o” is barely more than a single line, the reading becomes more difficult.
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circa 1884*-1891
The preceding letter “n” makes the “u” harder to read, and that in turn makes the “o” harder to read in examples such as these. In such a situation, reading the word backwards can be useful.
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