Blog 5

I truly loved so many of the readings this semester. It is hard to pick a favorite! I don't believe I can choose between Margaret Atwood's "Happy Endings" and Jennifer DiMarco's "Word Warrior". "Happy Endings" had my heart at "Remember, this is Canada. You'll still end up with A..." Atwood's sarcasm, witty remarks, and Canadian-ness (I am biased) made her story a joy to read, and consequently has motivated me to pursue reading more of her work (23). DiMarco's "Word Warrior" was an equally rewarding read. I feel as though the passion of her words seep out of each page she writes, her message inspires, and her desire for change is both beautiful and contagious.
This semester, I participated in my first intentional "close reading". Although I have noticed patterns in word choice in prior literature I have read, when we did an in-class close reading of Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" I realized I have not read as close I thought. I feel that, from this course, I have learned a new "tool" for reading, or at least broadened my horizons a little. Also, I have realized that I look for the same things in literature as I look for in a mate: passion, a sense of humor, and a connection.