— Anuradha Rampersaud For the final reading response, I chose to write and reflect on The Arabian Nights. The beginning of this story with the two Kings; Shahrayar and Shahzaman. I felt like I connected well with this story because of the turning of events between the Men and the Women, something that has been […]
Ancient and Classical (1200BCE–455CE)
Instant and personal connection towards it
— Anuradha Rampersaud I choose a poem from the ancient Egyptian love poem. I think this poem is truly a classic piece. I give props to the writer to have put it together. What drew me towards this poem is my instant and personal connection towards it. This poem reminds me a lot about my […]
Is the Odyssey a Great Work?
— Anuradha Rampersaud In my opinion, a great work has several meanings. For a story to be a great work it should connect readers to the characters and at the same time inspire them. Additionally, it should keep the reader’s attention hooked, and the themes and messages that the story is conveying is of some […]
I had no idea what I was reading
— Melissa Chauca I consider a “great work” to be a form of media with a lasting message. Not only should a great work have a lasting message, but it should be widely applicable, and interesting to read. I found the idea’s described in the poems to be important to society, as they range from […]
Though not exactly the time of my life, I actually really enjoyed the ideas
— Melissa Chauca In order for something to be considered a “great work,” it must be interesting, well written, and have a lasting message or theme that remains prevalent over time. Although reading the Narcissus myth was not exactly the time of my life, I actually really enjoyed the ideas portrayed in the work. Particularly, […]
