Script(文字) : Visible Marks For Record
Condition = a language unit : a letter = 1 : 1
cf. Signal fire(烽火) or sign language(手语) is not a script
Logographic Writing(表意文字)
- Pictograph(象形文字)
Sumerian(B.C 3100), Egyptian(B.C 3000),
Hittite(B.C 1500), Chinese character(汉字, B.C 1300)
Phonographic Writing(表音文字)
- A syllabic script(音
Sumerian. What makes you
think its in a church in Africa?
A Major Granville in Nairobi
is in charge of the dig.
Hes been persuaded to let you join it.
Youre assuming that I will say yes.
You already have.
March! Left.
Left, right, left. Left.
Left. Left, right, left.
Left. Left. Left, right, left.
Left.
Left, right, left.
Left. Left. Left, right, left.
Mr. Merrin, sir.
The major will see you now.
The sun shines brightly on the classic facade of the main library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street. In the adjacent park area, pretty hustlers and drug peddlers go about their business.
FRONT STEPS
A few people lounge on the steps flanked by the familiar stone lions.
INT. MAIN READING ROOM - DAY
People are dotted throughout the room sitting at the long oak tables polished by decades of use. Readin