OH HOLY BROWN COW!!
In the beginning, I completely did not understand how to read and interpret this type of writing, since I never had an opportunity to read anything like it before. After chapter two though, it was a wrap. I was through, I was so caught up in who was the father that I completely neglected the fact of any questions or notes until chapter sixteen. (:
I didn't have a favorite character, or scene for that matter, but it did tug on my heart strings in certain points. From Hester and her first trip to the scaffold to the point where Pearl kisses her father, the Minister Dimmesdale, before he dies made me go "awh" like the little girl I am. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot and how one person could torture someone without even causing physical harm...it amazed me how the people of them would let anyone/anything influence them. Hester's strength; Pearl's intelligence and individuality; Chillingsworth's morally-acceptable torture; Dimmesdale's death to hide his sins....Made Hawthorne absolutely fantastic. Granted, I probably would never make my children read this at sixteen, or answer questions on it, but I would suggest that they read it, because not only is it an amazing plot line (and well written), it would enhance their thought comprehension and expand their book knowledge. If that makes any sense.
I wouldn't have changed the book. At all. I liked it. I just don't enjoy the questions that were assigned with it. D:
Well Sierra, I'm sorry you didn't appreciate my questions, though I am happy to hear you enjoyed Mr. Hawthorne's novel. I hope we can relieve some of your reticence over the questions in class. Make sure you're posting comments on your peer's blogs and you might want to consider changing the font on yours to something a little easier to read. Talk to me if you aren't sure how.
ReplyDeleteAwh man. I liked this font though. ): But, alrighty Mr. Urban. I understand the questions alright, it's just the quantity of them. D:<
ReplyDeleteIt tugged on my heart strings too when Pearl kissed Dimmesdale even though i hate Dimmesdale as a character. I definitely read this in your voice. I agree with you on the plot line. It's just the language that really bothered me. Describing something for 5 pages is alittle excessive, Hawthorne. Loved your post.
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