I don’t think that most literary works are not relevant to today’s
world. Although they address issues we still see today, like racism, it’s hard
for us to understand where the authors are coming from because it was so long
ago. Readers like us can’t relate to everything in those novels. The language
that is used makes it even harder for students to enjoy. When we’re reading and
we don’t understand anything the author is saying, there’s no way we can enjoy
it. For example, I never knew what was going on in The Odyssey or The Crucible.
I realize that these are very important pieces of work, and even important to
history (Salem witch trials), but I have a hard time paying attention. I don’t
enjoy having to reread pages because I didn’t pick up a single word on the
page. If we read books that are more current to our culture, I’ll be much more
interested because I’ll be able to relate to the things going on around me.
It’ll also prepare me better for being in places, like even the dinner table,
when I can contribute to the conversation about the latest happening. Some
books are important for teaching students about the past, but I think current
ideas would be more enjoyable and beneficial for students who are trying to
find their place in the real world.
I agree with you. I think that literary works are still relevant, but they are very hard to relate to. I also agree with how it is diffucult to read literary works when the language is used so much differently, it makes me frusturated as well and makes me lose interest in it as well.
ReplyDeleteI was the same way with The Crucible. I didn't understand anything and then eventually didn't care and it got boring and pointless.
ReplyDeleteI Really Agree with you, especially that if we don not understand a book we rereaded looking for what the auther is saying and we do not get the actual message. After a while we stop caring. I find that No fear Shaskpear and discussions in class really helps me understand and better apreciate the books.
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