This was crucial, because Abigail developed an understanding of western thought and ideals which she used throughout her correspondence. Through her letters, we see Abigail used classical and contemporary literature and those interests motivated her intentions, especially, her passion for intellectual engagement. Because of her status as a Puritan mother, Abigail was limited in most respects but she rose above and developed personal relationships with historical figures which drew on her foundation in literature and scholarly pursuits. She was an avid reader of history and developed into a political advocate of sorts, especially for her husband John. She also used her writing skills to gain advantages for her family during John's absence in Europe.
Bradstreet’s Puritan beliefs were obviously a very big part of her life because they influence almost every one of her works (www.encarta.msn.com). Bradstreet had a personal and intimate style of writing that people enjoyed. This is why she will be remembered as one of the greatest poets of all
The book I chose for my independent reading project is called “Burned” by Ellen Hopkins. The project I chose to do is a book box because the book I’ve read has a lot of items that correspond to the events and characters in my book. The items I have chosen from my book is a journal, a diaper, a ring, a cell phone, and a pregnancy test. The first item I chose was a journal. The reason I chose this item is because in the book, the main character Pattyn Von Stratten used a journal write down all her troubles because her librarian Ms. Rose told her it would be good for her.
Questions for Discussion 1. I have come to believe that a love of reading is established in English classes, my experience with this results from my love of reading blossoming through my Language Arts classes when I was younger and has continued to grow once I transitioned into my high school English classes. 2. I actually disagree with Prose’s statement in which teachers deny other experiences besides their personal ones. I have been able to explore the experience offered within the book and have been able to fully grasp what the book offers.
In my older life, and particularly within my job role, this has taught me that I can be emphatic and sympathetic towards people. I have always been interested in history, including my own family history. When I was young, I would sit for hours on end listening to grandmas stories of her own background and where she came from. This has given me a sense of my own self and has taught me how to be a good listener with the people that I care for in my working life. My parents always showed great dignity and respect for other people, their own parents, aunts, and uncles.
Anthony Socci 3 White 11/28/08 Biography: Final Draft Da’dooch Socci “A day without laughter is a day wasted” This was John Michael Socci’s favorite philosophy that he lived by on an everyday basis. My interview with his sister Jenifer Socci, was a great privilege for myself. She is very wise, a remarkable memory and the smartest woman I know. This interview turned out to be more informative than I could’ve hoped for. Da’dooch was always fond of telling stories or explaining those who have passed.
Reading in An American Childhood: An Unparalelled Influence In her memoir, An American Childhood, Annie Dillard conveys to her readers her deep love of reading. For Dillard, reading and the pursuit of knowledge are what make the world go round. Dillard even states that she reached the point where, she “was now believing books more than I believed what I saw and heard” (183). Dillard’s love for reading is demonstrated time and time again. It would be a difficult task for her readers to find a section that has not been influenced directly or indirectly by reading.
When Montag reached the old lady’s house with his team, he saw the love and passion the old lady had for her books. Montag left himself to a deep thought about the actions of the old lady. When the old lady said that she shall live with her books and die with them, these lines dragged Montag into reading a book. Ray Bradbury describes the book from Montag’s point of view like a snowy feather, with words delicately painted thereon. When Montag read a line from the book, that incident then dragged him into stealing a book and reading it.
Reading is an important part of everyday life. That’s why me and my mom read the book “The Glory Field” and had an interview. We talked about the protagonist of the book, the setting of the book, and the plot. The main conflict me and my mom had was “Should Lizzy had went along with Lem and Joshua?”. The interview was exciting and we mostly had the same views about the story.
I know for a fact that my Grandma is also what makes reading so easy for me. Almost as if it’s a second nature! Whenever I become stuck or draw a blank when writing an essay I like to give my grandma a call and she always does know the right thing to say or other terms write. I also then thank her for giving up that time when I was younger for teaching me how to read and how to write. If it wasn’t for that time spent as a young kid living with my Grandparents, reading and writing, I honestly don’t know where I would be as far as writing, reading, or even as far as attending Purdue Calumet University.