For class this past Tuesday, the focus was peer review of the introduction and body paragraphs of Team C’s personal research essays. In addition to reviewing our peer’s work, members of the class also filled out a worksheet in order to help establish what we…

When my brother burst into to my room and announced that he had watched the “sickest” show ever made on television, I was immediately intrigued. He explained that the show, Game of Thrones, was a fantasy involving swords, dragons, and magic. I was skeptical at…

Bruce’s article, which provides a personal account of his experience “loving a larger woman” presents a thoughtful appreciation of bigger women, but does so in a discourteous manner. It is because of this that I believe both Lily and Cannie are right. Lily, who relates to…

“A walk of three miles’ length upon a lonely country road, between the hours of one and two on a cold winter’s morning, is scarcely a pleasant task for a delicate woman—a woman whose inclinations lean towards ease and luxury. But my lady hurried along…

When I free associate the word “melodrama”, I think of a story filled with over the top passion, scenes that leave people stunned, and unexpected plot changes. Words that come to mind include “dramatic”, “emotional”, “sensational”, and “exciting”. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines melodrama as…

“A novels opening is one of its most crucial moments”. This statement could not be more true for Braddon’s novel, Lady Audley’s Secret. From the first sentence alone, so much is revealed about the setting and sentiment of the object being described. The first word of the…

In Susan Santoli’s article, “Promoting Young Adult Literature: The Other “Real” Literature”, she presents evidence towards the benefits of assigning students young adult literature in place of classic works, which she refers to as “Real” Literature”[1]. One of Santoli’s main points that really stuck with…

Although we are told time and again to not “judge a book by its cover”, this is a rare opportunity to do so. At first glance, you can immediately tell the book is directed towards kids. From its bright blue color to the chalk-writing, the…

Both Elliott Smith and Celine Dion’s live performances are incredibly captivating and both have a number of unique qualities that make them appealing. While watching both performances I almost felt as if I was sitting in the auditorium due to each singers ability to connect…