Response to Course Material #8

I initially thought that reading Ceremony would be relaxing, and a nice fresh breath from all these plays. And initially it was, until I found myself reading the same story over and over and over again! Or at least that's what it felt like. I found the Laguna Pueblo stories to be very interesting, and it was cool to see each aspect interconnect with each other, but after a while it got very repetitive and boring. There were several spots in the book where I had to re-read to assure myself it was indeed the exact same story with the exact same theme, only with different animals and a new setting! I eventually found these little stories pointless and annoying. Overall, I thought Leslie Silko did an outstanding job with the novel and it was nothing like I had ever read before. I enjoyed learning about a completely new culture and especially comparing their lifestyle to ours.

Finally... we have begun with our very last work! Our fifth (if you combine Hamlet and R&G are dead) piece- Fifth Business. The only reason I am gleaming with joy discussing Fifth Business is because it means we are that much closer to being done with school! However, summer isn't the main focus here, hence the assigned blog post, but reading Fifth Business outside in the summer would be a great focus. Well, time to actually talk about Fifth Business. I'm definitely intrigued by it to say the least, in my opinion writing 250 long pages in teeny tiny print about one's life story to defend one's reputation (which isn't even at stake) because it was trashed by a meaningless individual, is a waste of time. That is my personal opinion and others could really like this plot line, who knows. Anyway, I'm enjoying Fifth Business, definitely an easy read which is nice every now and then.

Lastly, it seems as if the AP has swooped in out of no where, and I'm here... unprepared, waiting for the attack. As painful as it is, I have to accept that the AP is coming and it's coming fast.  In class recently, we've spent time looking at intro's and open prompts. I like reviewing and learning different helpful techniques and tips to remember on test day. Sometimes I feel like it may be more of a review to the rest of the class, but to me whenever Ms. Holmes talks it's pure genius and essential for the AP. I should probably start reviewing the terms each day. I think a little bit at a time will help and I know those words are critical to know for the test.