Culture Shock

400 years back (technically 415), when Romeo and Juliet was first written, William Shakespeare probably never imagined how famous his play would be. From theater to books, books to film, film to songs, and songs to the ears of every radio listener; there is not a one who's never heard of the famous Romeo and Juliet. It is being referred to everywhere, and here is one where the story of Romeo and Juliet has been captured, and modernized.

Scribbler of Dreams by Mary E. Pearson, is a story of Kaitlyn Malone, and Bram Crutchfield, who strive to love each other through the never-ending hate between the Malone and Crutchfield families. This story is unique with modern ideas of drama at school, and jail sentences, but is still deeply etched with the plot-line of this timeless play. Romeo and Juliet is everywhere in modern culture, and it's classic romance will continue to touch the hearts of the next readers.

Extra Credit Blog: English Reflection

I remember the first day of high school. It was the first period of the day, and it was Honor's English. All I can remember was the feeling of extreme fatigue as I had just finished the summer assignment, late the night before. Little did I know that this type of routine would continue throughout the year. However, the days pushed on fairly quickly, and soon enough, a month passed by, and I finally understood the meaning of "motif". In fact, in that one month, I learned much more than I thought possible - I mean, I'm not even that smart.
Our class has been through town meetings, movies, and pie parties, and I wonder how we would've bonded without the bribes.^^ And the laughs we get from Miles' pasta salad of course. Regardless, I know that our class has grown a lot, as a body of English nerds, and we have learned quite a lot from the "hip" and cool teacher that we have - Mrs. Gilman.
Still, the year is not over yet, and we still have a lot to learn. I reluctantly realize that the assignments will just get harder, but I have summer to hope in, and a future to work after. Let's just see how far motivation will take me.