AP Language & Composition ELA III - John H. Reagan ECHS discussion
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What Book Have You Chosen To Read This Summer?
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May 20, 2015 07:34PM
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I see that there is a person's silhouette on the cover of your book. Does the author focus primarily on one character? In my book, it seems that Gregor Samsa is the only one going through a metamorphosis because of the major physical changes he goes through to transform from a human to a bug. But as the book continues, his family members change too. They actually become productive - which would have helped him a lot when he was working on their behalf.
The book begins: "One morning, as Gregor Samsa was waking up from anxious dreams, he discovered that in bed he had been changed into a monstrous verminous bug."The book ends: "And it was something of a confirmation of their new dreams and good intentions when at the end of their journey their daughter got up first and stretched her young body."
This book made me think about how when you have power, you can control a lot of things and determine people's livelihood and well-being.
Kirida wrote: "Copper sun by Sharon M. Draper
"The cover of your book sets off a mysterious vide that is, if you ask me, quite interesting! It looks like a book with a lot of secrets, because of how it isn't showing the characters face and only the shadow/ silhouette. My book shows no character, only the title of the book, so we really don't get to get a feel or sense of what the book is going to be about, we only have to rely on the reviews and the summary/ overview of what the author gives us. In my book the two main characters help each other hand in hand in a living person's and a dying person's life. This book is based on a true story and actual events and real life lessons so I think anyone that reads this book will certainly gain something positive and be able to use these skills in their lifetime. I give this book a rating of five stars!
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisnero
Man's Search For Meaning by Victor Frankl
I find it very interesting that people are getting from Kirida's book cover the same type of vibe! They are interpreting similar things! And that just comes to show you that everyone judges a book bye its cover (literally), and when authors incorporate illustrations on their covers, that I believe allows more "judging" and I see pros and cons with having illustrations! My book on the other hand has no illustrations, nothing to hint to you what the book may be about. I feel that the author did the right thing, because that way you have nothing to sway you, or distract you from the book! You can just read the (really good) book! And focus of her words! And without the cover art you are also able to interpret the book in your way! For example this can also connect with music!How many of you have really liked a song but once you saw the music video it messes everything up for you and you can't hear the song the same way! Because of those visuals it made you see it differently, or sway your idea of the song! Same thing with books!
I see that the book you chose is called mans search for meaning, did you chose this book because you as well are searching for the meaning or just simply found the book appealing?
at the end of the book it says ," they will know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out." do you think it is always good to remember where you came from? I think its always good to remember because without memories there is no growth and there is no character.
did you pick your book because the author resembles your thoughts and opinions? does he/she show characteristics alike yours and makes you think of yourself while reading?
my book focuses on the primary character (Esperanza),a poor chicana living in a poor worn out neighborhood where she makes friends with other people alike her and grows to appreciate what she has and reflects on her past and sees it as a learning and reflective stage/ experience in her life as she matures and thrives into her new future.
Erik wrote: "at the end of the book it says ," they will know I have gone away to come back. For the ones I left behind. For the ones who cannot out." do you think it is always good to remember where you came from?I think its always good to remember because without memories there is no growth and there is no character. "
I agree that it's a good thing to remember where you came from. When you "make it to the top", you'd want to know what you have sacrificed, how many times you have failed, or how hard you worked to get to where you are at that point. Similar to what you said, I believe that there is no growth or character without the failures and successes of life. Although you continue living without them, your roots are what keep you, you.
Alyssa wrote: "I find it very interesting that people are getting from Kirida's book cover the same type of vibe! They are interpreting similar things! And that just comes to show you that everyone judges a book bye its cover (literally), and when authors incorporate illustrations on their covers, that I believe allows more "judging" and I see pros and cons with having illustrations! My book on the other hand has no illustrations, nothing to hint to you what the book may be about. I feel that the author did the right thing, because that way you have nothing to sway you, or distract you from the book! You can just read the (really good) book! And focus of her words! And without the cover art you are also able to interpret the book in your way! For example this can also connect with music!How many of you have really liked a song but once you saw the music video it messes everything up for you and you can't hear the song the same way! Because of those visuals it made you see it differently, or sway your idea of the song! Same thing with books!"
I downloaded an ebook version of The Stranger rather than getting a hard copy, so before reading my book, I had no way of judging the it (besides reading summaries online). I had a love/hate relationship with this. I loved it because, same as you, there was nothing to really distract me from the book; I hated it because I couldn't really analyze it before reading it.
I think that book covers should be something really thought out because they're like first impressions and are what intrigues a reader, and whether or not the book has one is equally as important. The audience judging the book before actually reading it could be either a good or bad thing, depending on their interpretation of the illustration(s).
(ps- I never would have thought to compare the cover of a book to the music video of a song, but I can relate)
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