Wednesday, December 1, 2010
1st Semester
Since this week we have been just practicing for the AP essay, we really don't have much to talk about on the blog. I thought that I would just ask what everyone's favorite piece of literature we studied this year was? Just wanted to know what yall liked. My favorite was probably No Exit or Hamlet. What about yall?
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I enjoyed studying Candide, because I liked Voltaire's use of satire. Also, the "insiders vs. outsiders" debate was a great way to learn more about the context in which the story was written, while encouraging a great class discussion.
I would say the same as Olivia in that Candide was by far my favorite work we read this year. I enjoyed examining the historical background to the story and studying the several ways in which Voltaire employed satire. I also think writing our AP essays on Candide was very helpful in reinforcing what we've already learned. I hope to read more Voltaire in the future.
My favorite was definitely No Exit. Even though I had previously read the play, I loved how we read it out loud, especially Julia's part. I also really like studying the Greek art, literature, and philosophy.
My favorite piece of literature was actually 100 Years of Solitude. I really enjoy magic realism and Marquez's imagery throughout the story was magnificent. I also found Marquez's perceptive reality theme fascinating and am still perplexed by the stories multiple possible meanings.
My favorite thing that we have read so far this year is the Tin Drum, because of its style and presentation. It did get boring through some parts, but overall it was a powerful book.
As a Latin student, I am biased toward Oedipus Rex and Medea. The epic style and the insight it offers us into our own psychological and cultural roots absolutely fascinates me. In that sense, I also liked Tristan and Iseult as well as the Song of Roland (yes, I really did like it). Beyond that, I've really enjoyed the Postmodern pieces we've read (Tin Drum, No Exit, etc).
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