college lit final reflection

This class was very hard for me to get through. I had trouble getting through some of the books, but there were others that I really liked. I enjoyed reading Jane Eyre. She is someone that I can look up to because she represents a strong independent woman. I also really liked the Book Thief. It was a long book, but I read through it very quickly.

One thing that was hard for me in this class was the close reading. I am not used to that so when I read I don't look for clues or motifs. That was probably the most challenging thing about this class. Overall I did learn a lot from this class and it is important to read closely especially for next year when I am in college.

Ofelia

I was gone when we started this movie, but I saw the last half and it was a very interesting story. I felt really bad for Ofelia. She was just a young girl and she was being forced to grow up fast. She loves fairy tales and make believe, but her mother needed her to grow up and see the world as it really is which was cruel. The only person Ofelia had was her mother and she died giving birth to her little brother. I did not really understand the ending. I was shocked that guy killed her. Where was she when she was talking to those people in the end? was it heaven? I am not sure, but this movie was very interesting.

persepolis

Persepolis was a very interesting book. I was nervous at first because I had no idea how reading a comic book would go. It turns out that I really liked it. It was nice to see some of the drawings that Satrapi made. I think that this was a good way to learn a new type of literature and more schools should incorporate them into their literature.

As for the book the story line was very different. There were some parts that were really sad. One frame that stuck out to me a lot was after she found out her uncle Anoosh was executed. She was so angry and when God came to comfort her she pushed him away. I thought it was very sad.

There were good things in this book and bad, but overall I think we should incorporate more comic books into literature.

Jane Eyre

After finishing Jane Eyre I have a lot to say about her and Mr. Rochester. First that was the biggest twist ever! I was completely shocked to find out that Mr. Rochester already had wife. He had a previous marriage to a woman named Bertha and she crazy and locked up in the attick! Thats just weird!

If I was Jane I would be absolutely devistated! I would feel betrayed that he did not tell me. There is so many ways to look at this situation. She could leave him, but she loves him. If she left I feel like she would just be miserable because she is missing her sole mate. The other way is she could stay and she could learn to deal with the situation.

If it were me I would stay. I know I would be miserable without the one I love and it is not like he is still seeing her on a regular basis. He aslo said they would be leaving Thornfeild Hall so they could start a new life together. I think it would be in her best interest to stay with him, but that is just my opinion.