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General Reflections #2

       Enjoyment      As we are coming to a close on this lovely class I thought it would only be appropriate to share my closing thoughts. To be completely honest English has never been one of my favorite subjects, I will gladly always put it above science and math but I did struggle with English class from elementary to high school. However this class has shown me a different side to the subject, such as the interpretation of all readings. Before, I felt that English class did not allow me to express creativity as much as I wanted to, since there were strict rules to follow given by the school system. Now I can see there is importance beyond grammar and page lengths (still important) but now I can express my personal thoughts and feelings through each blog posts. I now understand that my feelings about certain novels or poems are never "wrong" or "misleading" since everyone takes in stories differently. This class has opened my eyes to new authors an...
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General Reflections #1

 What I Am Looking Forward To!      As our trip is just a month away I thought it would only be appropriate to share my excitement through a blog post. Obviously I am excited for the trip as a whole and just grateful to have the opportunity to travel places I have been destined to go with some of my favorite people and professors.      One specific detail I am looking forward to seeing in all countries is simply the scenery. Any new place I've traveled I have always taken in the way of living and unique architecture in each town or city. I love these simplistic details because it really shows how each place is different by the local art, height of the buildings, along with the historical aspect of each place. These details showcase the way people show their gratitude for their hometown by showcasing local artists, or noticing regulars in certain restaurants. No matter how big or small the population, each place has a special connection.  ...
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All About Virginia Woolf

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 All About Virginia Woolf     Virginia Woolf was born January 25, 1882 in Kensington, London. She is a well known author and highly praised for her feminist writings portrayed in her novels and essays. Virginia was homeschooled by her parents growing up and then later attended King's College London, she started her writing career as a journalists and then later became a member of the Bloomsbury Group, a group of innovative authors and writers.      Some of her most famous novels are "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Lighthouse," and "Orlando." As mentioned earlier her writings had a highly pronounced feminist theme along with sexuality and mental illness. These themes were a resemblance of her personal life as she struggled with mental illness continuously, counting three suicide attempts.     Her writing portrays lots of imagery especially in the details of London, England. She explains each scene with specific details of the loca...
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Waverley Blog #2

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The Powerful Storytelling of Sir Walter Scott       Throughout these few weeks of reading and enduring "Waverley" by Sir Walter Scott I wanted to express my appreciation for the strong narration of the novel. One of the things that makes "Waverley" so impressive is the author's vivid and detailed description of Scottish culture and history. When reading the novel I can almost feel the rugged landscape of the mountains and the musical sound of the bagpipes. Sir Walter Scott's love and pride are evident in every word and his knowledge of Scottish history and culture are astounding. Another notable aspect of "Waverley" is how in depth the characteristics are for each person mentioned. Many of the characters are complex with heir own strengths and flaws and can be especially seen in characters such as Colonel Talbot and of course Waverley. Overall the strong captivation by Sir Walter Scott's strong literacy and powerful storytelling has made readin...
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