Brown Comp II Commonplace Book by Taryn Brown

#1 Collier's "The Chaser"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-08-21 01:34:08 UTC

I always thought this episode of The Twilight Zone was creepy. Perfect depiction I must say.

#2 Packer's "Brownies"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:48:59 UTC

I really enjoyed how ZZ Packer wrote "Brownies" in the first person point of view. I believe it allows the reader to understand the other characters in a more personal way. It really conveyed the main point of the story for me.

#3 Mansfield's "Miss Brill"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:50:21 UTC

Miss Brill's fur in some ways represents her. She comes out to the park to see the world, only to return to her lonely home.

#4 Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:51:07 UTC

Emily seams like a very unstable woman.

#5 Alexie's "Indian Education"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:52:09 UTC

"Indian Education" reminded me of the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences. This story really shows the drastic difference it can make.

#6 Erdrich's "The Red Convertible"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:53:36 UTC

Even though Lyman's broken car was fixed, Henry's trauma was not reversible.

#7 Welty's "A Worn Path"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:54:17 UTC

I love the quote "...you must be a hundred years old and scared of nothing..."

This reminds me of my grandma!

#8 Jackson's "The Lottery"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:54:36 UTC

The mental picture I had while reading this was similar to reaping day in the hunger games books.

#9 Bender's "The Rememberer"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:55:06 UTC

The idea of reverse evolution is a little scary

#10 Hayden's "Those Winter Sundays"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:55:46 UTC

I personally connected to the regret described in this poem. This was such a moving piece of literature.

#11 Colins' "Introduction to Poetry"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:56:11 UTC

I really loved this poem. It puts into perspective the appreciation poems deserve.

#12 Auden's "Funeral Blues"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:57:22 UTC

This poem reminded me of how i felt after I watched the "Notebook". Such strong love is portrayed in both Nicholas Spark's movie and Auden's poem.

#13 Brooks "We Real Cool

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:57:45 UTC

I love the word choice in this poem.

#14 Piercy's "Barbie Doll"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:58:24 UTC

This poem reminded me of our society today. Body image that is forced on young girls and women through the media is playing a negative role in their lives.

#15 Wilson's "Fences"

tarynbrown2014 — 2014-10-16 21:58:50 UTC

This play is a good reminder that although your dreams may be crushed, you can find a way around the many obstacles life throws your way.