It is quite uncanny that our class is already over and that this is my last assignment for our short summer intercession. We studied many works from different backgrounds such Greek drama to the English Renaissance, and in a short time. I am definitely going to remember this class because it is what dragged me back to reading books again. Before this class I had defaulted upon reading literature, unless for classes; however, now I want to read for pure enjoyment and for the betterment of my own vocabulary. I feel that reading more will make me a stronger person, mentally, and allow me to focus on things better. I was also introduced to some famous poetry, and writers, that I had not read yet. Plays like Oedipus and reading Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee' really left an impact on me. I will forever be permitted to say that I have read such works and I can speak in intellectual discussions regarding them. This introduction to famous literature and other materials helped me to realize that there is a lot of religious symbolism in poetry, plays, and other short stories. I feel better adapted and even equipped to analyze any symbolic readings. All in all, I enjoyed this class very much; indeed, the professor was helpful and I felt a fair grader. While the final and mid-term was a curved grade, I thought that knowing the quotes cut from the reading, on the tests was a bit tough for me to get exactly right. However tough it was at times, I did take much good from his class and I value my experience this semester.
