Reading allows for one to drift away from reality and opens a new door of an alternate fictional world. Once the reader has developed an emotional connection to the book and finds it intriguing, it is impractical to close the book. Reading allows a person to think creatively and take a break from life 's stresses and worries. Whether one is reading for pleasure or for academic reasons, if enjoyable, the difference should be indistinguishable. Gratifying books teach lessons and try to get the reader to think deeply about a topic. Through examination of the texts read this year, I have looked for certain qualities a book must have such as reader 's interest, an opportunity for vocabulary, and the appropriate reading level for their age.
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My life were better ended by their hate than proroguéd, waiting of thy love” ( II. ii.80-85). Although Juliet urges him to flee because of the nearby guards, he would rather live a shorter life in love with her than a long life separated. This constant theme of love and death captures the reader 's attention because in every scene, danger is present. The animosity of death that constantly surrounds them makes the reader want to see how the play will end. The play challenges one to think about how love can unite people who are drastically different. It also teaches the reader to not judge a person by their background or where they came from, but rather their personality and morals. To Romeo, the Montague house is only a title for him. Romeo believes that a simple name could not be something that would stop Juliet from loving him, and if he is willing to denounce his name for the sake of love. Juliet as well feels as if the titles are innocuous as she says to Romeo “What’s Montague? It is not hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face,...What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” …show more content…
Through reading Romeo and Juliet I learnt not to judge someone by where they come from, but rather their personality. By examining Night it taught me that due to experiences, a person could drastically change into the shell of their former self. These two texts I value the most because of their important lessons. Although many others could have contrasting opinions with these two texts, I am glad I had the opportunity to learn in depth about each
“Romeo …show more content…
My life were better ended by their hate than proroguéd, waiting of thy love” ( II. ii.80-85). Although Juliet urges him to flee because of the nearby guards, he would rather live a shorter life in love with her than a long life separated. This constant theme of love and death captures the reader 's attention because in every scene, danger is present. The animosity of death that constantly surrounds them makes the reader want to see how the play will end. The play challenges one to think about how love can unite people who are drastically different. It also teaches the reader to not judge a person by their background or where they came from, but rather their personality and morals. To Romeo, the Montague house is only a title for him. Romeo believes that a simple name could not be something that would stop Juliet from loving him, and if he is willing to denounce his name for the sake of love. Juliet as well feels as if the titles are innocuous as she says to Romeo “What’s Montague? It is not hand, nor foot, Nor arm, nor face,...What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” …show more content…
Through reading Romeo and Juliet I learnt not to judge someone by where they come from, but rather their personality. By examining Night it taught me that due to experiences, a person could drastically change into the shell of their former self. These two texts I value the most because of their important lessons. Although many others could have contrasting opinions with these two texts, I am glad I had the opportunity to learn in depth about each