SNOW

I decided to write about snow, since it has come to visit us today. I don’t particularly like snow. I will say that it is pretty. The beautiful crisp white color and soft touch as it hits your face is a joy that one can only experience in certain areas of the world. It’s a gift from nature that helps our environment and helps the world go round. I can also argue the opposing side of snow it makes everything wet and more difficult to be outside. Snow also makes driving conditions worse and can impair many traveling conditions. The worst is when the snow starts to melt. It all become mush mixed with dirt and makes a messy environment. In the winter I try to focus on the beauty of snow and not the negatives of it. Hopefully I can keep the same mind set as this winter approaches.

In the Most Dangerous Game I saw some objects recur. The gun reappears all throughout the story from the beginning to the end, also the dog recur a lot throughout the story. I also think Ivan has a significant part, as he obviously means something to Zaroff, so I do believe there is a meaning behind him. As we discussed in class darkness play a major role in the story. It is everywhere, in the beginning on the boat, in the description of Zaroff and many events happened in the dark.

I enjoyed reading Goodman Brown. It was a more difficult read for me and I had to really analyze what was happening. I found the ending very interesting, leaving it with a question of did it happen or was it just a dream. I also liked how the writer incorporates His wife Faith with his actual Faith. I found it very deep and interesting. I think it focused on actual temptations people find themselves in today with their faith. It is something that is easy to abandon and I think many others can relate to this.

I enjoyed reading Goodman Brown. It was a more difficult read for me and I had to really analyze what was happening. I found the ending very interesting, leaving it with a question of did it happen or was it just a dream. I also liked how the writer incorporates His wife Faith with his actual Faith. I found it very deep and interesting. I think it focused on actual temptations people find themselves in today with their faith. It is something that is easy to abandon and I think many others can relate to this.

I enjoyed reading A Rose for Emily. There were many aspects of the story I found very interesting as we discussed them in class. I would have never thought of the “negro man” in having a part of the murder until I further analyzed the story. He also could have played a part in Ms. Emily’s death too. I enjoyed that the story was told from the town’s point of view. It was as though you were looking across the street into her window as they did, and you felt the side of the story through their eyes. Overall it was an enjoyable read. The creepiness of the story kept my interest and I wanted to know what would happen next.

The Most Dangerous Game

I found this story very interesting. It captured my attention right when I read the title because I knew I had read it before. Reading it a second time I saw that I understood it better and enjoyed the story. I liked comparing the two characters. The similarities and differences were interesting to put into focus. Rainsford and Zaroff were both smart, intelligent hunters but did not agree on the topic of killing humans, but in the end Rainsford ends up killing Zaroff. This could also be argued as a similarity between the two characters.

Ichabod Crane was an unusual man. I couldn’t help but notice the way he looked at me in class. I thought it was odd at first but grew to accept it. The way he looked and read those books he seemed so fascinated in somewhat intrigued me, but I could not ignore my love for Brom Bones. He was the one person I had my eye on and I did not want anything to get in the way of that. I guess since Ichabod disappeared, I do not have to worry about this matter anymore and can move on with my life.

Always,

Katrina Van Tassle