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In my opinion, one of the best displays of Jason's character was in the "Goose Fair" chapter near the end of the book. Although there were many times throughout the book that Jason was given the chance to showcase his rationalization and decision-making skills, I like this one the best because Ross, his oppressor, was essentially brought down to a vulnerable state--making the playing field more even.  At first, when Jason finds the wallet, it seems somewhat like a dream come true: Not only does he now have enough money to fix his grandfather's watch, he also has the perfect way to hurt Ross without risking any confrontation. He's so committed to this perfect plan that he buys snacks for Moran and his sister with the money.  It is only in his encounter with his own father that Jason has a change of heart. Considering how abusive Ross's father is caused Jason to feel more sympathetic towards him and guilty about his own actions. Overall, I think Jason made the r...

 Fun Home was an unexpected read for me because of the cartoon nature of it. I kind of enjoyed the pictures that went along with the story because they give more intel on what the author is trying to convey. Specifically, I found this format helpful to the story because the main character, Allison is telling it. While it is beneficial for the reader to be given some space for their imagination to fill in gaps of the story, I like the way this story is portrayed through pictures because it gives the reader a clearer view of what actually happened from Allison's perspective.  Something else I liked about the perspective this book was told from was that it was somewhat unique. Facts weren't just given to the readers in chronological order like I presume an autobiography would. Instead, Allison seemed to give the reader a chance to interpret the story for themselves in the way that she describes events and ideas. I think this way of storytelling kind of balances what I was saying ...

 After reading Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar,  I struggled to find Joan's place in the book. What role does she play in Esther's life? Since her first appearance in chapter 5, Esther has described her with searing adjectives such as "tombstone teeth" and "pebble-colored eyes." She obviously has quite the disdain for her. However, also since chapter 5, Joan appears to have an oddly similar life as Esther. They both date Buddy and they end up in the same mental hospital; however, Joan seems to have a very different experience--according to Esther. For example, Joan likes Buddy's mom while Esther practically hated her. Joan has many friends at the mental hospital while Esther does not.  Something else I noticed, though, was this quote in chapter 18: "Sometimes I wondered if I had made Joan up. Other times I wondered if she would continue to pop in at every crisis of my life to remind me of what I had been, and what I had been through, and carry on he...

At the end of reading "The Catcher in the Rye," I thought that it was essentially a long story about nothing. We go through the motions of him running away and coming back to his family; however, in my opinion, there didn't really seem like there was a significant climax and therefore plotline. Don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the story overall. I liked listening to his views on the boys at his school and how his dates went. I thought he could even be funny at times. However, throughout the reading, it felt like I was waiting for something to happen that just never did.  When I got to the last page, I thought I had to be missing a chapter. "The Catcher in the Rye" is such a popular book that holds meaning for so many people I feel like I must be missing something. What is so special about it? We get no insight into how his dead brother truly affects him. I wish there was more of a backstory that helps us understand more about why he is the way that he is. Are...

 For my essay, I explored the coming of age story through the journey of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games  movie. When I contemplate "coming-of-age" stories, this is the first one I think of. Below is the condensed version of what I found, dissecting Katniss's coming-of-age story.  If you didn't know, The Hunger Games  is the name of a singular book/movie as well as the overall title for a trilogy. It focuses on the city of Panem which is split up between 12 districts and a capital. The capital controls the districts by requiring human sacrifices each year through the hunger games. Each district sends in one male and one female representative to fight to the death in a heavily surveiled arena. While the districts watch in terror as their loved-ones die, the capital entertains themselves by placing bets and sending aid to one of the 24 fighters of their choosing. The one fighter left standing is crowned the victor and is promised comfortable living for the rest of...