2.9.2007
It seems like forever ago that we were just learning about this paper, and had many doubts on whether or not we would be able to finish in time! The time is finally here; everything pretty much has to be completed as of tomorrow. It feels like such a huge weight lifted off my shoulders to finally be done with this paper (for the most part at least). The weeks should be much easier now not having to worry about working on a paper on top of all the other assignment we have in this class; that leaves more time to focus on reading the stories, taking the quiz, writing our blog, commenting on other people’s blogs, and participating in discussions.
I would have to say my favorite story this week was A Pair of Tickets. In order for me to really like the story, it has to grab my attention in the beginning, but also be easy to understand and realize what the characters are going through. I also thought it was very good, because, even though there were a couple sad parts throughout the story, the end was very uplifting, not only for me, but for the main character and her “half-sisters” as well.
Even though the other two stories had fine qualities as well, they aren’t ones that I would probably read again. The Hunger Artist is just a weird story all together, and I am still not sure to this point why people would do that. It actually grossed me out more than anything while I was reading it hearing how weak, scrawny, pale, and bony he was; if I saw him I would probably think I had just seen a ghost. The Open Boat had a decent ending (except for the one person dying), but the whole story up to that was not as entertaining as it should have been. If the author had made some more drastic interventions in The Open Boat, it would have been another story that I would like to read again.
3 comments:
Jessica,
I agree with you on your thoughts about needing a story that catches your attention right away, or else it is hard to focus on what is going on in the story. Sounds like you are doing great with your paper. Keep up the good work!!
Hey Jess!
Wahoo...not to much longer and you will be in MEXICO!!! As for the stories , "A Hunger Artist", why would someone want to do that to themselves? disgusting...I didnt even want to keep reading the story, but had too! Well take care and yes I do hope to see you soon!!!
I'm the same way with needing to have a story grab my attention in order for me to enjoy it. If I can not get through the first 2 or three paragraphs, then forget it. Congrats on your paper! Have fun in Mexico! Did you get your passport? I think they require one now.
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