You don't have to live very long to hear the criticism of modern worship music. "It's too shallow." "It sounds like some girl wrote this to a guy named Chris." "It's repetitive." (Curiously, people's complaints are repetitive too.) It's awkward, and I guess a bit niche to be that English Literature blog discussing people's complaints … Continue reading WHEN AN ENGLISH MAJOR LISTENS TO WORSHIP MUSIC.
VENICE WE GOING TO READ ANOTHER PLAY? (SHAKESPEARE SERIES ENDS.)
So far, this is the most interesting Shakespeare play. I've finished the first act so I don't have too much to say. I do have some observations that I can offer. In Act 1, a couple characters are introduced, the main ones are Antonio, Bassiano, Shylock, Portia, and Nerissa. -Characters From the Play, The Merchant … Continue reading VENICE WE GOING TO READ ANOTHER PLAY? (SHAKESPEARE SERIES ENDS.)
FINDING YOUR VOICE.
OK, before I start, let me admit that I have trouble speaking up. My confidence isn't always the best. I'm that quiet poet kid, yeah, I fit into that stereotype. Hopefully, I can sing like that quiet girl in School of Rock. Thankfully, I don't let comments about my voice bother me. Haha. NOT. - … Continue reading FINDING YOUR VOICE.
WRITER’S BLOCK.
There is nothing worse than writer's block. It's one of my biggest frustrations. The blank screen. The cursed cursor. And worst of all, the impending deadline. How can someone who is majoring in a field that requires reading and writing struggle with writing? I'm an English major for goodness sake. - White Paper on Brown … Continue reading WRITER’S BLOCK.
WHAT I HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER WRITERS
- A Picture of a Notebook and Pen, by Aaron Burden on Unsplash. Stories build on previous stories. This thought isn't mine, but I have tried to practice it in my own reading and writing. I have borrowed from different writers in my own writing. Because it is a universal truth that English majors dream … Continue reading WHAT I HAVE LEARNED FROM OTHER WRITERS
THOMAS KYD, A NEW KYD IN TOWN. (THE SHAKESPEARE SERIES CONTINUES)
So, we have moved on to another text, after reading two Shakespearean plays, we are now reading another tragedy. This time, it's by another author, Thomas Kyd. So, it's not a play by Shakespeare, but I really wanted to use a literary pun. On a serious (not "series") note, the same themes from the last … Continue reading THOMAS KYD, A NEW KYD IN TOWN. (THE SHAKESPEARE SERIES CONTINUES)
KIDS BOOKS
Kids books are not childish. Some of my favorite books were kids books, but they were far from simple. While I have forgotten the plot, I remember the moments where I read a book with an adult. In 2nd grade, it was with my teacher, Mr. Cole. I didn't really know English so he and … Continue reading KIDS BOOKS
THE OBLIGATORY SHAKESPEARE CONVERSATION (THE SHAKESPEARE SERIES)
People say several things when they find out I'm an English major. They typically say something like, "Oh, so you want to be a teacher?" But mostly, that's USED against me. Like when I made a mistake and said "fishes" or "more funner." They say things like, "I thought you were an English major." As … Continue reading THE OBLIGATORY SHAKESPEARE CONVERSATION (THE SHAKESPEARE SERIES)
A GOOD PLACE TO READ
Where do you often go to read? I think that may depend on your personality, or maybe where you are more likely to focus. I'm not sure, and I might be still thinking about the times I have gone studying with a friend. We went to Target. We got a READ card. Okay, I'm sorry. … Continue reading A GOOD PLACE TO READ
IN MY UNCLE’S HOUSE, THERE ARE MANY BOOKS.
I have fond memories of my Uncle's apartment, his living room, and bedroom. Specifically, his books. I don't remember where I found this book. Maybe I was looking around his bookshelf in the living room... Or maybe I was being nosy and looking at the books inside his bedroom. That doesn't really matter. What matters … Continue reading IN MY UNCLE’S HOUSE, THERE ARE MANY BOOKS.
Surprised By Books 