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Short Blog #8 (The Awakening)

The quote “Today it is Arobin; tomorow it will be some one else. It makes no difference to me, it doesn’t matter about Léonce Pontellier—but Raoul and Etienne!” struck me because this shows that Edna has now finally realized who she is and what will happen if she doesn’t control her inner self that wasContinue reading “Short Blog #8 (The Awakening)”

Long Blog #1 (Christine)

What makes this novel stand out stylistically is the dialogue and different perspectives that are the main backbones of the story and not so much about the setting. I was surprised by how much dialogue and the different fonts that appeared throughout the book. It was a bit long in the beginning, but the paceContinue reading “Long Blog #1 (Christine)”

Short Blog #7 (The Awakening)

The Awakening was a really good book. I liked the plot line and the character development, as well as its connection to American content. The main character was an interesting character since she had some care for her children, but not enough where she would follow them everywhere or die for them if they wereContinue reading “Short Blog #7 (The Awakening)”

Short Blog #6 (Christine)

At first, I approved of Arnie’s actions/views up until he bought the Plymouth Fury, “Christine” from that old veteran. Ever since then, Arnie drastically changes to the point where Arnie wasn’t really himself anymore, even his best friend notices and is scared for Arnie. I personally believe that both the ghost of the old veteranContinue reading “Short Blog #6 (Christine)”

Short Blog #5 (Christine)

A particular quote that stuck to me that I think might be important in the novel is “Love is the enemy. Yes…the poets continually and sometimes willfully mistake love. Love is the old slaughterer. Love is not blind. Love is a cannibal with extremely acute vision. Love is insectile; it is always hungry.” because wheneverContinue reading “Short Blog #5 (Christine)”

Short Blog #4 (Christine)

So far in the book, a lot happened. The main character, Arnie, finds this old car sitting in a front lawn of someone’s house while out driving with his best friend, Dennis. The two walk up to the front door after a bit of arguing over whether to bug the person living at the houseContinue reading “Short Blog #4 (Christine)”

Short Blog #3 (GoW)

This book caused a lot of disputes and arguments since its release in 1989 because they thought that the book was saying offensive things against them, especially in Kern County where the setting was set in the book. As a result of that, the area banned the book from schools and libraries. I, however, amContinue reading “Short Blog #3 (GoW)”

Blog Post #2 (AFTA)

A quote that struck me from this book is “But people do…we’re gone and then they have us.” because it shows how Henry is determined to make sure those things will never happen to Miss Barkley or the baby on the way. Why it’s important in the novel is because it signifies Henry’s determination toContinue reading “Blog Post #2 (AFTA)”

Blog Post #1 (AFTA)

So far in the book, we are thrusted into the setting of WW1 in Italy and met Frederick Henry and Miss Barkley. We don’t see a lot of jumping back and forth between settings but more focused on the characters and their thoughts/feelings. For the past few chapters, we see a slowly building relationship betweenContinue reading “Blog Post #1 (AFTA)”

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