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Entertainment => Books & Magazines => Topic started by: bulbasaur on August 05, 2015, 09:22:39 PM
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The Scarlet Letter is Awful
In fact, I dislike most of Hawthorne's work. I know a lot of people will disagree, but I just can't agree. If no one told kids today that the Scarlet Letter was an American classic, would they actually come to that conclusion? I doubt it. Why is it #1? The Scarlet Letter is about as clever as Twlight. Heck, Twlight might be more clever.
Hawthorne's writing is so lame. In the Scarlet Letter, she names her daughter Pearl. Lemme guess, because she is precious? Chillingworth. Dimmesdale. Guess what kind of character traits they have? He doesn't do this lame name game just for the Scarlet Letter either. In Young Goodman Brown, the name of the main character is GOODMAN! Lemme guess, he is young and he is good. Think this is just a coincidence? Goodman Brown leaves his wife whose name is Faith. Take a wild guess what the theme of this story is!
Everything is so laid out, that the only good use for his work is for novices who have never read a book before. Hawthorne is like Blue Clues for story telling. Blue Clues is great for little kids, but I am not going to call it a classic.
In the end, The Scarlet Letter is an F.
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The Road Not Taken - by Robert Frost
This is one of the most well-known poems in pop culture today. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misinterpreted poems at that. People often interpret that taking the road less traveled is the better option. Some people live by this idea. However, that is not what the poem is actually saying. In fact, even in reality, taking the less traveled road may not be a good idea. For example, is it better to stick to the main lighted walkway at night, or to walk through a dark alley? Is it better to drive on the highway, or plow through a forest?
For those who don't know what I am talking about, give it a second read. You'd be surprised that it doesn't mean what a lot of people use it to mean today.
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The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
Wow, has it really be that long when this book was written? The book was recommended to me by my English professor in high school. It was a new book then, but now it is almost 30 years old.
The book has familiar themes and ideas about life, but it doesn't hate you for it. These days we have books like "Ten Secrets of Successful People" or "Ten Ways to Live a Happy Life." This book sorta does that but in a nice narrative. If you haven't read it, then give it a shot.
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USA - John Dos Passos
USA is actually a triology of books consisting of The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money. My American Literature professor was a big Dos Passos fan, so that made us Dos Passos students. I view the trilogy almost as a time piece that should be studied along with an American history course. It's not really a book that I would pick up for entertainment, but it's a book I would pick up to study.
The style of Dos Passos has been copied with other mediums. For example, Pulp Fiction. Of course, you could say that Dos Passos also copied the Canterbury Tales. And maybe Chaucer copied someone else. I guess Jobs was right, great artists steal.
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Watership Down
Watership Down was one of the earliest novels I read. I remember not liking it as a kid, but I re-read parts of it as an adult, and I enjoyed it more. I didn't finish reading it though. Maybe I will go back and re-read it one of these days. I might have been too young to have appreciated the book the first time.
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You should try reading.....
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I believe Hawthorne's "blue's clues" are to throw off readers like you ;D
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Please, you are about as clever as Hawthorne. I don't even know you, but you are apparently jealous of me. You're even jealous of my clever comeback. You are so not clever that you can't even troll right. Your sad attempt is more pathetic than funny. Jealousy is a disease, and you're looking real sick.
Here, buy a t-shirt if reading a book isn't for you.
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bulbas, looks like you were dying to use that on someone. Did it feel good?
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OMFG, you have reading comprehension problems too? This is really becoming pathetic.
Umm... never in the poem did it ever say anything about one being better than the other. The irony of your line in bold is pure entertainment.
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You r just dying for attention. It is pathetic. You can not even come up with a good troll line. U just mad my lines had more zing. Hahahahaha.
You need to read the Frost entry again. Reading comprehension is important.
Well, I think when you criticize Hawthorne for simplicity and then scold others for misinterpretin g Frost, only to misinterpret Frost, you deserve to be trolled. So, I'll be on your case for a while.
Jealousy is a disease, and you're looking real sick. ;D ...a long while.
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Since someone is just dying for attention, let's illustrate his poor reading comprehension. ..
fleek whines, "Umm... never in the poem did it ever say anything about one being better than the other."
Guess what? I didn't say that either. Where did I say that the poem stated that one road is better than the other? You're whining about something that was never said. :idiot2:
You're trying so hard to be acknowledged for your intelligence, but it's falling pathetically short.
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Are you seriously trying to defend fleek? You don't see me going into your threads and misreading what you write and trying to troll you.
I was going to caution you for instigating something against someone who so dearly loves to be right all the time... but this might actually turn out to be amusing so I won't say anything. lol
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The Road Not Taken - by Robert Frost
This is one of the most well-known poems in pop culture today. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most misinterpreted poems at that. People often interpret that taking the road less traveled is the better option. Some people live by this idea. However, that is not what the poem is actually saying. In fact, even in reality, taking the less traveled road may not be a good idea. For example, is it better to stick to the main lighted walkway at night, or to walk through a dark alley? Is it better to drive on the highway, or plow through a forest?
For those who don't know what I am talking about, give it a second read. You'd be surprised that it doesn't mean what a lot of people use it to mean today.
Poems can be translated many different ways that is why some people translate Robert Frosts, "The Road Not Taken" as taking the less traveled road. What matters is how you (the reader of the poem) translate the poem for yourself. What do you get out of it? If you think it means to take the road less traveled, then sure, let it be that. If you want to know exactly what the author of the poem is trying to say, then take a poetry class and dissect the poem or whatever. If you thought it meant to take the easier road so that life wouldn't be so hard on you and your upset at Frost, then you've misunderstood the poem, and in this case, I'd recommend re-reading it, because you should not be upset.
For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other. Whichever life direction you go, they will both be difficult. You have to understand that the author has no way of knowing the future; of knowing which path in life will be easier or harder than the other. No one knows. No one still knows. But, you choose the path you think will work out better for you. Which doesn't mean it will work out better either.
You can take Frosts poem as it is too if trying to figure what he really means is difficult for you. He is simply using the road and forest and a path as metaphors for life. Both roads go into the forest. The forest is your future: it's the unknown future. The path is what tells you, you must make a choice. You can't take both roads, ALTHOUGH, Frost did write: "Oh, I kept the first for another day!" which meant he might take that road too but then he writes: "Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back," which means one thing will lead to another and he'll forget or he might enjoy the road he's on for the time being or whatever. Something will come up, which means, he probably wont' be able to come back to the road not taken.
Frost's poems are meant to make you feel a struggle or a dark sadness within yourself that may or may not translate into positiveness through trying times. If you don't feel that then...yeah, something's not right.
Anyway, Frost is awesome. I like this poem and "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening." They are timeless poems that question our deepest thoughts, desires, and motives.
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Since someone is just dying for attention, let's illustrate his poor reading comprehension. ..
fleek whines, "Umm... never in the poem did it ever say anything about one being better than the other."
Guess what? I didn't say that either. Where did I say that the poem stated that one road is better than the other? You're whining about something that was never said. :idiot2:
You're trying so hard to be acknowledged for your intelligence, but it's falling pathetically short.
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Wow, so quick to turn victim.
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Are you seriously trying to defend fleek? You don't see me going into your threads and misreading what you write and trying to troll you. :idiot2:
Your romanticized hyperbolic language pleases me. Please carry on crossing swords with the B while I watch from afar.
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1. I think you meant "interpreted" and not "translated." But anyways, that's not important...
2. People are free to interpret works of art and literature. However, there is a limit. If we're looking at a picture of a bowl of fruit, and someone says he sees people, then one interpretation is clearly not correct. Maybe that person really sees people, but that doesn't mean that there are people in the picture. Which leads us to...
3. You wrote, "For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other." If you believe that about life, then fine; nothing wrong with that. However, the poem clearly states that both roads appear equal. In fact, Frost actually describes the roads as "equally lay." The narrator will only claim that he/she took the less traveled road in retrospect. We, the readers, know the truth that both roads were equal because of the first couple of stanzas.
Poems can be translated many different ways that is why some people translate Robert Frosts, "The Road Not Taken" as taking the less traveled road. What matters is how you (the reader of the poem) translate the poem for yourself. What do you get out of it? If you think it means to take the road less traveled, then sure, let it be that. If you want to know exactly what the author of the poem is trying to say, then take a poetry class and dissect the poem or whatever. If you thought it meant to take the easier road so that life wouldn't be so hard on you and your upset at Frost, then you've misunderstood the poem, and in this case, I'd recommend re-reading it, because you should not be upset.
For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other. Whichever life direction you go, they will both be difficult. You have to understand that the author has no way of knowing the future; of knowing which path in life will be easier or harder than the other. No one knows. No one still knows. But, you choose the path you think will work out better for you. Which doesn't mean it will work out better either.
You can take Frosts poem as it is too if trying to figure what he really means is difficult for you. He is simply using the road and forest and a path as metaphors for life. Both roads go into the forest. The forest is your future: it's the unknown future. The path is what tells you, you must make a choice. You can't take both roads, ALTHOUGH, Frost did write: "Oh, I kept the first for another day!" which meant he might take that road too but then he writes: "Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back," which means one thing will lead to another and he'll forget or he might enjoy the road he's on for the time being or whatever. Something will come up, which means, he probably wont' be able to come back to the road not taken.
Frost's poems are meant to make you feel a struggle or a dark sadness within yourself that may or may not translate into positiveness through trying times. If you don't feel that then...yeah, something's not right.
Anyway, Frost is awesome. I like this poem and "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening." They are timeless poems that question our deepest thoughts, desires, and motives.
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Yeah, sorry. I meant interpret. I was rushing it...busy life.
Again, it's really okay for people to interpret the poem however they see it. I wouldn't worry about it.
And you didn't quote the bold correctly because I said:
For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other. Whichever life direction you go, they will both be difficult. You have to understand that the author has no way of knowing the future; of knowing which path in life will be easier or harder than the other. No one knows. No one still knows. But, you choose the path you think will work out better for you. Which doesn't mean it will work out better either.
The part you bolded, is what I experienced in my life just like the part right after in which you didn't bold but it is what I've experienced as well.
Also, he didn't write it word for word but he did say one path had grass, the path he chose and this could possibly mean we choose certain paths in our lives because of "greener" pastures. But again, just to make sure you don't twist my words, it doesn't mean it was the better path or that more people went down the path that wasn't as grassy.
As for what he said about "equal," you might want to reread the poem because he was referring to the day he made his choice. Both path were covered in leaves and no one had gone on either path that morning so they looked the same.
Again, it's okay to interpret it for your own purpose. You're a smart guy so you should know what I mean without further explanation.
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I think you are adding ideas that are not actually present in the poem. The poem clearly states that both roads are equal, and not just that morning either. It was more than just the leaves on the ground that morning. The narrator clearly states that both were basically equally traveled. "Had worn them really about the same,"
As for your quote, what you wrote can be confusing. "For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other...." Because you wrote "this poem means" and followed up with "one appears mostly traveled" and your personal experiences, what you wrote appears more like an interpretation and not just your personal feelings. It sounds very much like you were using your personal experience as support for the interpretation of the poem. There is nothing wrong with that kind of argument, but if you weren't doing that, then it is kinda confusing of why mentioning it at all. Which leads us to....
Many people seem to confuse interpretation with inspiration. The two are similar, but slightly different. Inspiration is gives a person ideas or motivation. Interpretation is the explanation of a piece of work. A piece of work can mix the two, but they can also be different. For example, I can be inspired to take horseback riding lessons after watching My Little Pony. However, that doesn't mean that the show should be interpreted to be about horseback riding. In the case of this poem, people are inspired to take the lesser traveled road because of the poem, but that doesn't mean that poem should be interpreted as such. The biggest evidence of this is that the narrator states that both roads are equal. The narrator states that he/she will only make such an assessment in retrospect.
And heck, you don't even need to take my word for it. Frost himself said it.
Yeah, sorry. I meant interpret. I was rushing it...busy life.
Again, it's really okay for people to interpret the poem however they see it. I wouldn't worry about it.
And you didn't quote the bold correctly because I said:
For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other. Whichever life direction you go, they will both be difficult. You have to understand that the author has no way of knowing the future; of knowing which path in life will be easier or harder than the other. No one knows. No one still knows. But, you choose the path you think will work out better for you. Which doesn't mean it will work out better either.
The part you bolded, is what I experienced in my life just like the part right after in which you didn't bold but it is what I've experienced as well.
Also, he didn't write it word for word but he did say one path had grass, the path he chose and this could possibly mean we choose certain paths in our lives because of "greener" pastures. But again, just to make sure you don't twist my words, it doesn't mean it was the better path or that more people went down the path that wasn't as grassy.
As for what he said about "equal," you might want to reread the poem because he was referring to the day he made his choice. Both path were covered in leaves and no one had gone on either path that morning so they looked the same.
Again, it's okay to interpret it for your own purpose. You're a smart guy so you should know what I mean without further explanation.
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I think you are adding ideas that are not actually present in the poem. The poem clearly states that both roads are equal, and not just that morning either. It was more than just the leaves on the ground that morning. The narrator clearly states that both were basically equally traveled. "Had worn them really about the same,"
As for your quote, what you wrote can be confusing. "For me, this poem means choosing from two big life choices. One appears mostly traveled, and the other, not so much but either way, it doesn't mean one is easier than the other...." Because you wrote "this poem means" and followed up with "one appears mostly traveled" and your personal experiences, what you wrote appears more like an interpretation and not just your personal feelings. It sounds very much like you were using your personal experience as support for the interpretation of the poem. There is nothing wrong with that kind of argument, but if you weren't doing that, then it is kinda confusing of why mentioning it at all. Which leads us to....
Many people seem to confuse interpretation with inspiration. The two are similar, but slightly different. Inspiration is gives a person ideas or motivation. Interpretation is the explanation of a piece of work. A piece of work can mix the two, but they can also be different. For example, I can be inspired to take horseback riding lessons after watching My Little Pony. However, that doesn't mean that the show should be interpreted to be about horseback riding. In the case of this poem, people are inspired to take the lesser traveled road because of the poem, but that doesn't mean that poem should be interpreted as such. The biggest evidence of this is that the narrator states that both roads are equal. The narrator states that he/she will only make such an assessment in retrospect.
And heck, you don't even need to take my word for it. Frost himself said it.
You missed the part where I said, "For me..." If I had simply said, "This poem means" then I can see an argument. But, I'm not trying to dissect the poem as I had mentioned too. Join a poem club or take a poetry class to dissect it.
My point from the get-go was stating that it's not a big deal for people to interpret the poem however they wish AND if they care to really understand it the way Frost meant it, then they should a course in poetry to dissect it. :)
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I didn't miss the "for me." You also wrote "the poem means." This insinuates that you are interpreting, not just discussing your inspiration. In fact, this all started by you saying "translated," although you meant "interpreted." Maybe you didn't mean that either. What you really meant was "inspired." Once again, I can be inspired to go horseback riding from My Little Pony, but that's not the point of the show.
You missed the part where I said, "For me..." If I had simply said, "This poem means" then I can see an argument. But, I'm not trying to dissect the poem as I had mentioned too. Join a poem club or take a poetry class to dissect it.
My point from the get-go was stating that it's not a big deal for people to interpret the poem however they wish AND if they care to really understand it the way Frost meant it, then they should a course in poetry to dissect it. :)
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If this is a trap, then you are the sucker who got trapped. HAHAHAHA. :2funny:
this thread is a troll's trap, waiting for some unsuspecting pher to disagree with you. once someone bites you bombard them with paragraph quicksand.
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Talk about not understanding nuance. :idiot2:
You wrote, "I am of the mind that he simply does not understand nuance, or that any understanding he may have of it is completely trumped by his ever insistent and condescending need to degrade others because he believes his mind is far too superior." Again, you don't see me going into your threads misreading what you write and trying to troll. You haven't even made one reference to the topic. You are just whining. You just mad your friend is getting bested at his own troll game. :idiot2:
Sorry, you misunderstood me. Entertainment I can find on my own, as I have no need of directing others just to find a few laughs. My amusement arises from the fact that you have chosen to entertain yourself in this particular manner. I wish I could agree with your assessment that your opponent, whether consciously or not, likes the torture of your verbal bite however I am of the mind that he simply does not understand nuance, or that any understanding he may have of it is completely trumped by his ever insistent and condescending need to degrade others because he believes his mind is far too superior. In any case I do enjoy your interactions with him.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The problem with trolls is that they always come around butting into other people's business, but in the end, trolls just get beat. The goats are just trying to feed in the meadow minding their own business. Someone should learn a lesson from this classic review and go back and hide under their bridge. :2funny:
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If this is a trap, then look who can't get out. You're STILL here.
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greetings bulbs, your quicksand traps are of little matter to birds and butterflies. i look forward to your new and improved traps in the future though. may i suggest a net of some sort, dipped in honey. you'll catch many bees with that, and a bear or two. if you want to catch Asharia, talk to me. I got you covered. I, on the other hand, cannot resist a long curvy highway into the sunset. gets me every time. see, like you i also prefer the paved road.
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Advice from the admiral...
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff: Part 2
Trolls who can't even troll are lame. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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If this is a trap, then look who can't get out. You're STILL here. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
i'm never going to leave. you stuck with me, bro. ;D
i would like to hear your review of Three Billy Goats Gruff.
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If this is a trap, then look who can't get out. You're STILL here. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
I am here but not for reasons you intended. Today I am here to ask you to read Great Expectations with me. Always wanted to read it. Now's better than never, right? Imagine all the fun we'll have--me pointing out an ambiguous passage, you dissecting it to infinity. Instead of clashing swords, I say we work together...tak e turns, you know... first me, than you, than me again, then you...until we establish a rhythm. much more pleasurable don't you think? but if you insist on going first, we may have to arm wrestle for it (hahaha).
It's my first time reading with another guy so I can't confirm if this passes international standards of protocol, but I would imagine that's how it goes. If you are as excited about this endeavor as I am, please respond in here or by PM (if you're shy) by midnight Saturday, September 3rd.
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If this is a trap, then look who can't get out. You're STILL here. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
Bulbas, only 5 days left.
Just wanted you to know.
In case you forgot.
I know you're busy.
Maybe you were browsing through all your other posts and just happened to forget this one. By accident.
I'm not in a hurry.
Pssshh... I got all the time in the world.
I'll check back later. Like in an hour.
See ya.
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If this is a trap, then look who can't get out. You're STILL here. :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
What was that about birds and quicksand? :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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i just awoke from a dream. new things have come to light. i know i said forever, but...you know, nothing goes as planned, everything will break...and, people say goodbye, in their own special way. what is forever anyway?
You know how when you log into PH there is an option to choose how long you want to stay? The first one is Forever. And once long ago, I met someone who made me think Forever really existed, so I clicked that option. And now here I am, swimming in forever. But you know what, it isn't really forever. It doesn't exist. it can't exist. it musn't exist. everything, all that you rely on, will leave you in the morning. I appogize. I know I said forever.
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff: Part 3
The story ends with the troll leaving and never returning to bother the goats again. :2funny:
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That's the best trolling you can do? :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:
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bulbasaur:
a message from your friend, fleek:
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The Canterbury Tales - Geoffrey Chaucer
I'm a big fan of Chaucer, but I am not a big fan of how Chaucer is taught. Almost every person who teaches Chaucer diminish his work by focusing on silly things like alliteration, cadence, etc. There is nothing wrong with learning about poetic tools, but it kinda ruins the entertainment value in Chaucer's work. People should really be more interested in Chaucer.
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Walden - Henry David Thoreau
In high school, I was really into the Romantics and Transcendental ists. Not surprisingly, Walden made quite an impression on me. To this day, the book still has an influence on me. I may not live in the woods (or on the edge of town), but I do enjoy hiking and the outdoors. Plus, it is always fun to throw out a Thoreau quote when the occasion comes up. So why bring up Thoreau now? Well, Thanksgiving is coming soon, and I am always grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.
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The Metamorphosis - Franz Kafka
I read this novella from a professor in high school, and it was the first reading for the class. This class was the first class that really got me interested in literature courses. Before this class, English classes were a bore, and I read mostly by myself. Later in life, I was motivated to take several humanities courses even though I did not need to. I even joined a few humanities clubs. This novella really changed my life. It really got me thinking about freedom, duty, identity, and more. After all, no one wants to wake up one morning as a monstrous vermin.
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The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock - TS Eliot
I had to write a paper on this in high school. I was frustrated on trying to interpret the poem, but I was probably not as frustrated as Prufrock.
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The Glass Menagerie - Tennessee Williams
I studied this in class, and I performed this in drama. I enjoyed it, but you may not like it if you don't like broken glass.
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Our Town - Thornton Wilder
This was another play I did during my drama years. I quite enjoyed it. It was my carpe diem and yolo before carpe diem and yolo was around. I guess no one truly understands the value of life while they live it, except maybe the saints and poets.
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The Light in the Forest - Conrad Richter
I read this book when I was very young. I found this book around the house. My brother or sister must have bought the book for one of their classes. In any case, I read the book, and I really enjoyed it. It was my first exposure to that part in American history. In fact, this was the book that got me interested in studying history. I am not sure if I would still consider it a good book now, but it was at least an influential book for me.
Later in life, I found similarities of other stories to this one. Last of the Mohicans. Avatar. Fern Gully. Dances with Wolves. The Last Samurai. And many more. If you're a true son or daughter, then you'd know what I am talking about.
This is actually the exact cover of the book of the one I read. I have no idea where the book is now. It's probably been trashed during multiple moves.
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Where the Red Fern Grows - Wilson Rawls
I read this in the 7th grade. This is just a classic story about a boy and his dog. Well, 2 dogs in this case. I remember it being sad when I first read it, and I remember the book making me want to have a dog, too. It's strange indeed how memories can lie dormant in a man's mind for so many years. Yet those memories can be awakened and brought forth fresh and new, just by something you've seen, or something you've heard, or the sight of an old familiar face.
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This is for those certain people who are too dumb to understand...
People can like different things, and that's just fine. I don't like the Scarlet Letter, but I know a lot of people do. I pretty much said so in the original post. I have my reasons for disliking it, and you have yours for liking it. Why do you have this dumb idea that everyone needs to like whatever you like?
Think of it this way: If you like sushi, does that mean that everyone else has to like it too? Of course not. People have different tastes. It doesn't make them dumb for not liking sushi, but it makes you dumb to think that they need to like what you like.
Now, go back and hide under your dumb troll bridge.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
This is one of my favorite novels. Unfortunately, this novel may not have the same influence on this new generation. I first read this novel because it was laying around the house. It was required reading for my older siblings' classes. I just picked it up.
I started reading the sequel, but I haven't finished. I am avoiding reading spoilers, but I already get the feeling that I am going to be disappointed. At least I still have the original.
This is the cover of the book that I remember most.
(http://cdn1.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/NFE_portrait/2013/09/to_kill_a_mocking_bird.jpg)
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Deadwood City
It's not the best book, but it's the first "Choose Your Own Adventure" book for me. The novelty was so much fun as a kid. I got a small collection on my shelf, and this one started it all.
(http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1219791678l/191020.jpg)
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Lord of the Flies
I read it as a kid and when I was older. It's a good read, but I am not so sure if today's readers will find it as interesting. Someone should do a modern retelling of this. There have been a couple, but none that great.
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9b/LordOfTheFliesBookCover.jpg)