— Anonymous Our first reading this semester was “Du Tenth Sinks the Jewel Box in Anger”. It is very easy to read the text. At the beginning there is a short historical introduction which explains what was going on at that time of period which I find a very interesting way to start the text. […]
life lessons
What drives him to do the things that he does
— Anonymous My definition of a great work of literature is one with characters who you understand why they are they way they are, and why they do the things that they do, whether you agree with them or not, I think it is very important to understand their motives throughout the text. I also […]
I believe everyone must have their own interpretation…
—Kelvin Hui I believe everyone must have their own interpretation of what is a great work, and what qualities it must have to be considered as great. But one main quality I think most of us will agree is our enjoyment of the work. My definition of Great Work is something that is interesting, point […]
A Deeper Look into Pygmalion
—Anonymous “Pygmalion” should be considered a great work. A great work is any form of expression (whether it be writing, art, music etc.) that has many different interpretations as well as different lessons that can be learned from the piece. This is so people can connect to the great work in many different ways and […]
To be left with a sense of awe…
—Ana Bushi To be left with a sense of awe and wanting to know the full story, is for me an indicator of something great in measure. This is what I experienced after I was done with reading the assigned parts from The 1001 Nights and The Mahabharata, and this is why I would consider […]
