Semester Reflection

  As I reflect on what I learned this semester, I cannot help but think of how complex reading and interpreting reads are. I am used to reading novels on subjects I was interested in reading. Just read, finish and wait for something else that interests me. The literature that we read this semester changed my thinking. No, it really changed it! It was more then just reading. It was more than just a “critical theory” application. To delve and analyze the authors work was eye opening. The identification of characters in Persepolis to The Glass Menagerie and In Dubious Battle was revelation to me. I will never read a book the same again. Even reading my Bible will be different. I knew English 1B would be difficult; what journey worth taking is easy? I also learned about plays and how to go about doing a play. To see my classmates do interpretations of The Glass Menagerie was a wonderful experience. The most important  thing I am taking away from the literature is that there are deeper meanings in reads. I used to read like "skimming the surface" now it is like "deep sea diving". Each depth or layer brings something new into view. Best I can describe what I learned. Thank you Professor Knapp for direction.