This semester has been surprisingly pleasant. I sincerely enjoyed the short story unit with its wide assortment of stories that presented varying perspectives on varying subjects of life. The drama unit, though perhaps quite a bit more challenging, was too filled with a multitude of personal benefits. Shakespeare and I have never quite got along-- with all of his odd ways of speaking and communicating. But something that I truly learned this semester was an appreciation of Shakespeare that I never quite understood. The masterful things that Shakespeare can do with language is a wonder, and I am glad that I have finally achieved some understanding of his works, even if it was through tedious nights of reading Hamlet.
There hasn't been much that I have been frustrated with, besides the struggles with Shakespearian language, because I have thoroughly enjoyed the literature we have covered in this class. The discussions sparked by these literary works are among the most interesting that I have participated in and really give me a taste of what a real, intellectual discussion is like. Further, this class has introduced me to a number of amazing books that have become some of my favorites-- especially The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao! (You should read it.)
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