Reading different works from a variety of authors has demonstrated to me that not all writing is the same, as we explored many time periods that were not similar at all. In addition, I learned how the time periods affect the different ideas portrayed in the society of the writings. For example, the Puritan ethics focused on conforming to society, whereas the characters in the 1920s portrayed a more carefree and individualistic attitude. Despite the differences in the books we have read, there are also similarities that include general methods of writing. All the books we have read this year made me pay attention to other factors besides the plot, such as character development, symbolism, and perspectives. Due to being heavily emphasized in class discussions, I have learned to not get caught up in the plot, but think about the reason why the author chose to write what is
Reading different works from a variety of authors has demonstrated to me that not all writing is the same, as we explored many time periods that were not similar at all. In addition, I learned how the time periods affect the different ideas portrayed in the society of the writings. For example, the Puritan ethics focused on conforming to society, whereas the characters in the 1920s portrayed a more carefree and individualistic attitude. Despite the differences in the books we have read, there are also similarities that include general methods of writing. All the books we have read this year made me pay attention to other factors besides the plot, such as character development, symbolism, and perspectives. Due to being heavily emphasized in class discussions, I have learned to not get caught up in the plot, but think about the reason why the author chose to write what is