Class

I have enjoyed this class even though it was challenging at times. I feel like I learned a lot especially with having to make a web page because I had never done that before. It was nice to be able to read what other people posted so I didn't feel like I was totally lost. Have a great summer!

Mrs. Dalloway

I have enjoyed reading Mrs. Dalloway so far. Even though it is very hard to keep up with who is who and who the one talking is. The characters are interesting and I'm ready to see what happens at this party. I'm also hoping that as I read more it will be easier to understand what is going on. Sometimes I'll be reading and wondering who in the world is this and where did they come from. I have had to go back and read things more than once. Other than that I've enjoyed the book.

Short Story

The short story that we read was kind of hard for me to understand. I didn't really see what the point in the story was. I didn't really understand what was going on with Gabriel during the story. He seemed like he was in a bad mood pretty much the whole time. Then he changed for like a minute and then he was back to his old self again. I will have to say that it wasn't my favorite.

Chances

Eliot's "The Love Song of Alfred J. Prufrock" reminded me of how important it is to take chances in your life. If everyday you do the same things over and over there isn't much of a chance that anything exciting will happen. If just once you step out of your comfort zone and take a chance, life could be different. Even if you get rejected or nothing big happens, at least you get a taste of what life could be like. Then maybe you will want more.

Nature

I really enjoyed reading "The Lake Isle of Innisfree". It made me think of how nice it is to be surrounded by nature sometimes. It made me think of going to the lake or anywhere that I don't have to worry about school or work. I think it is very important to get away from everyday life sometimes and just relax.

Great Expectations

Great Expectations is a pretty good book and I have enjoyed reading it. It's sad that people of a higher class treat others who aren't as fortunate as them like they are nothing. I didn't like how Pip treated Joe when he came to London. Pip seemed to be a little embarrassed of him and was only interested when Joe mentioned Estella. I don't understand how he could treat him that way when Joe had been pretty much the only person who was ever kind to him.

Great Expectations

This week I have enjoyed reading Great Expectations. I feel kind of bad for Pip. First his sister treats him like he's worthless and then Estella treats him the same way. If I was in his place I don't think I could be as strong as he is. I hope that something good comes from Pip going to school and becoming a gentleman.