https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3 Made with charm en-us 2016-09-07 01:35:33 UTC 2024-05-21 10:39:36 UTC hello@padlet.com lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847034 It is common for the title of literary works to hold significance. I interpreted Collier's title of "The Chaser" to be in reference of the drink. This could elude to the assumption that the love potion will be followed or "chased" down with the death potion.  ]]> 2016-09-28 02:25:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847034 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847211 After reading this piece I was very musically inspired and spent some time scrounging the web for various jazz and BeeBop songs. I found several that I rather enjoyed. ]]> 2016-09-28 02:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847211 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847586 I loved how the story was the author's reflection upon personal experiences. It made the piece feel more authentic and more intriguing. Ms. Charlotte Gilman had a very interesting history. ]]> 2016-09-28 02:34:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847586 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847913 Mrs. Mallard is supposed to have died as a repercussion of her discovery her husband was in fact not dead and she was not free as she had thought. This personal "heartbreak" as her cause of death seems like a stretch, however, it has been known to happen. ]]> 2016-09-28 02:38:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/126847913 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132569630 This selection I found to be quite disturbing. It made me start rethinking many of my current traditions and searching for true meaning behind my actions. I also began wondering about other culture's traditions and came across this article on bizarre traditions which exist today.]]> 2016-10-23 21:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132569630 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132569860 This story reminded me of the ways in which I have longed for adulthood over the years. Now that it is around the corner I sometimes wish I could return to my childhood. Many artists have reflected this same feeling in their song lyrics including Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. It is comforting to know that many young adults share the conflicting thoughts of wanting to grow up yet longing for their childhood innocence. But do we ever really stop growing up?]]> 2016-10-23 21:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132569860 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132570274 Faulkner's story successfully left me torn between feeling very sorry for Emily and feeling absolutely frightened of her. The way in which Emily's character is portrayed, pulls at the readers heart, fueling their empathy towards her. However, there remains a mysterious, unnerving vibe about her which is exposed at the end. ]]> 2016-10-23 21:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132570274 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132570568 This piece of literature made me question my personal beliefs. I began pondering the concept of abortions a bit and found a poem which made me think twice. ]]> 2016-10-23 21:41:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/132570568 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399874 This story freaked me out more than I would like to admit. More than anything, the story emphasizes that even the most average and seemingly normal people have their secrets. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399874 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399928 I have always had a very strong relationship with my father. To read stories in which sons and daughters miss out on that connection with their fathers saddens me. "Reunion" was no exception, if anything it was a deeper sorrow. The son in the story for only a moment seemed excited to see his father, until he was reminded that his father was not the man he needed him to be. In the story the son gave up on his dad and that is a terrible point to come upon. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399928 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399975 The brevity of this poem does not match the weight it carries in meaning. Within it's sixteen lines this piece depicts a young boy who admires his alcoholic father. I found this relationship to be a beautiful one. It is incredible, the innocence of the boy, allows his love for his father to be so pure.]]> 2016-11-29 04:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140399975 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400024 The visual rhetoric research assignment was extremely helpful in developing my ability in creating and supporting an argument. I was able to compare and contrast two modern music videos and successfully argue that they sexually objectify women. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400024 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400080 Reading "The Lanyard" reminded me of how the scent of this particular candle reminds me of sleepovers at my grandmothers house when I was a young girl. Much like when the man sees the word "lanyard" he finds himself in a past memory, if I smell this candle, or a scent similar, I find myself in my grandmother's basement having a tea party, just the two of us. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400080 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400193 Over these past weeks I have gained an appreciation for the revising process. Every time I write, no matter what it is, it seems there is always some way in which I could improve upon it. I do not always enjoy making needed changes to my work, however, it is a process which I am developing further and my writing is stronger because of it. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400193 lydiamichelle97 https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400200 This class has allowed me to develop my analytical eye. I do not read for comprehension, I read in hopes to find an underlying message; I have learned to answer the "why." Throughout the course I was given the chance to practice analyzing and breaking down pieces of literature. I am leaving feeling confident that I am capable of picking apart the facts and giving them true meaning. This skill will help me in my education endeavors and in any career i wish to pursue in the future. ]]> 2016-11-29 04:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lydiamichelle97/v01vpd51vtr3/wish/140400200