Thoughts.

Coming into the class I did not have any idea what to expect. I had only heard great things about the course so I was extremely intrigued. The course in its entirety was very interesting and I really enjoyed the various novels, short stories, and essays. They were all so different from each other yet very similar. I also really enjoyed the correlation between history and the various reads.

Initially in terms of difficulty I found that I had a lot of trouble with the close-reading. I could not wrap my head around true analysis which was very frustrating. However as the semester went on I found myself close-reading with ease. I feel as though close-reading has also helped in other classes.

This class has also helped me get over my fear of participation. I rarely participate in classes because I feel as though I am always unsure of my opinons. As the semester progressed I found that I was more comfortable with myself and my opinions. Overall I am very happy that I took this class this semester!