calling all literature fans and poll enjoyers:
i am in desperate need of assistance!!! i have an independent novel study to do and must choose a book from a list of options, and while i’ve narrowed it down, i am indecisive and would love other opinions!!!
which book should i read for this? please i just need an answer (also yes one is a play but its on the list)
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Reading Journal Day 1
I chose "The Great Gatsby" for our grade 12 literature study because it is a classic with much to speak to us today. The story takes place in the 1920s, during the Jazz Age, a time of glamour and extravagance. It delves into significant issues such as the American Dream, obsession, and relationships.
One of the reasons I chose this book is that it is relatable. "The Great Gatsby" characters are flawed and complex, much like real people. We may identify with Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Nick Carraway as they struggle with their wants, dreams, and the urge to fit in. It allows us to reflect on our own lives and the decisions we make.
Another interesting aspect of "The Great Gatsby" is that it has a modern adaptation by Brent Faiyez named "Ghetto Gatsby." Which is included in his 2022 album “Wasteland”, covering a lot of the same themes as the novel. It combines the story with hip-hop and R&B music. I thought it would be fascinating to compare the original text to this modern adaptation and see how the themes and ideas transition to our present time.
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Novel study of "First They Killed My Father" by Loung Ung
I can already tell that I'm gonna be doing a lot of silent crying in this class
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just doing some research before i start reading the book we've been assigned for our main novel study next year.
i find that i tend to understand the literary aspects of the book much better if ive first learnt about the authors life — it helps identify what aspects of the work were influenced by the authors own life.
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My teacher said I could pick any book I wanted for the novel study and I’m about to make that her problem
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Me: hm, I want something to put on the TV as background noise... Huh. Looks like YouTube is recommending something called The Last Unicorn. That's perfect, it's probably some old shitty animation that has aged poorly! I can watch it ironically!
Me, 2 hours later as the credits roll: *crying, cheering, buying the book, composing the songs*
Me, 2 weeks later: So I have compiled all of the quotes from the book that I think could make good tattoos, and also, HOW HAVE I NEVER LEARNED ABOUT HOW THE LAST UNICORN FUCKING SLAPS??? This gay-ass little fairytale fed my soul! Watered my crops! Transed my gender! Can't believe I heard of this story from youtube recommendations, of all places!!
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The Soos embody that "childhood friends who have witnessed every embarrassing moment in each other's life and are so used to each other's bullshit they don't question any of the actions the other does anymore" energy
And I have receipts for this:
Cale: *stops the Plaza Terror Invident and coughs up blood for the first time*
Choi Jung Soo and Sui Khan: *pops party poppers* congrats to our dongsaeng he did it! Now let's cut the cake
God of Death to Choi Jung Gun: they prepared the "Congrats Cale on Fucking Up Your Slacker Life Again" banner 3 weeks ago. Cale hadn't even planned on going to the plazza yet
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God of Death: Lee Soo Hyuk reincarnated and Choi Jung Soo became a wanderer
Cale: of course they did I should have foreseen this
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Sui appears as a hawk beastman: sup
Cale: ........ damn it I thought you were gonna be a baby
Sui: missed you too <3
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Choi Jung Soo: *crashes from the ceiling right in front of his friends who have been looking for his fugitive ass for weeks*
Cale: oh we found him
Sui: *mild annoyance but not surprised*
Choi Jung Soo: hi guys
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where do i exist if not within your voice? if not within the way you touch, or the way you say my name?
amber leigh
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a mystery novel and a chai latte on an autumn day
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Teachers are always deeply confused by my novel studies
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emperor (jokingly): what if i named you a consort
maomao: very funny also i know you like big boobs
jinshi: ha ha ha fuck off all your consorts will get mad at you ha ha fuck you
emperor: i like big boobs and also her father will kill me ha ha
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