Through Jacob's Eyes

Earlier this week in class we talked about whether or not Stephanie Meyer made the right choice in adding the section through Jacob's point of view. I believe that the new section of the book was not necessarily needed, however, it was an interesting choice. I know she began writing a story from the perspective of Edward, and though I have never personally read it, I do not think it was the best idea. Both Edward and Bella are in love with each other, and borderline obsessed with each other. Seeing obsession from one side is the same as the other. However, with Jacob, it is a newer side to the story because Bella is not in love with him as he is with her. The new section, I think, would have been more affective if maybe it was in all of the books but then again I still enjoyed it.

Vampirism from the Literal to the Non-Literal

Vampirism can be literal like in "The Vampyre"where Lord Ruthven psychically starts sucking the blood out of Miss Aubrey to non-literal like General Tilney being so cold that it sucked the life out of Mrs. Tilney. I think that both are really great. Austen's idea of the non-literal vampirism is just so clever. I never would have thought of that. I did not even think of it until we talked about it in class. General Tilney even has vampire like qualities that I had not noticed until we talked in class. His coldness, rudeness, and paleness are all vampire like qualities. It's so interesting that Austen came up with her own twist on things. I also like the literal vampire meaning about sucking blood that Polidori came up with.

Paraphrasing vs. Quoting

So today we talked about paraphrasing and quoting. Personally I much prefer paraphrasing. My main reason for that is because while paraphrasing you can get the necessary ideas across in your own words which makes placing your ideas after a slight bit easier. I understand and agree with the fact that you have to cite a paraphrased section of a paper but that does not mean it is not easier. I actually find that citation and documentation are two very easy things. I think this new "link" thing is actually going to be more difficult for me because I have been doing citations and documentations for I do not even know how long. I am not sure how good I am going to do at the "link" citation but I guess we will see.

1800's Literature or 2012 Soap Opera?

The love triangle between Catherine, Henry, and John is almost comical. I would never have thought of a love triangle being in a book from the 1800's. Nowadays it would totally be a soap opera. John loves Catherine, however, she loves Henry, but he might be gay! That is so drama filled that it could almost only appeal to women. The main audience of this book was women and of course all women love gossip and would just soak this up. It's so scandalous that the sheer idea of it would draw people in. Austen had a good idea by adding this love triangle in along with the drama.

Project One Article

For Project One I decided to write it on the article "It's Time to Stop Being Angry at Twilight"because I found some of the arguments to be very real. My favorite argument however was that many people forget how Twilight is supposed to be for young adults, mainly teenage girls. The books basic audience is not supposed to be adults. I agree that it does not have the best vocabulary but if it is meant for teenage girls why would it have excessively intelligent vocabulary? Many young girls wouldn't understand it if it did. I just don't understand how someone can get so mad about a book.

Chapters 4 and 5

When Bella is trying to convince Edward to have sex with her on the honeymoon I feel that it is similar to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Edward is saying no because he doesn't want to hurt her but then again Bella convinces him into having sex with her, similar to the idea that Eve convinced Adam to eat the apple from the Tree of Knowledge.

"Bite Me (Or Don't)"

The article "Bite Me (Or Don't)" was very interesting. I personally agreed with some of the idea. I agreed with the fact that Stephanie Meyer was trying to push her Mormon ideas onto everyone that shouldn't have sex until they are married. I also agree that just because kids are wearing purity rings and have abstinence pledges does not mean they aren't having sex.