John Hodgman’s essay on Massachusetts was quite the pleasure to read. He writes about his home state, obviously showing a ton of passion and showing us a side of Massachusetts that not even myself knows too well. When people think of the state they either first go to all of the great colleges and schools Read more…
From Comfort to Despair: the Cozy Lairs of J.R.R. Tolkien In reading The Hobbit, one would think Tolkien to be a man of great comfort, as comfort is celebrated by most of the characters. When individuals read this extraordinary book, they would most likely do so while in a comfortable position, enhancing the book’s entertainment Read more…
Melody has just begun Intro to Rhetoric and is succeeding with her quick analyses of various state essays. Having read the preface by Matt Weiland, she understands the purpose of the book, and we can see here that she is responding to the standard set out by Weiland with brief reviews. Bechdel arranges her essay Read more…
A survey of Stephen Crane Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was an American titan of literature who pioneered the style of naturalism through his vivid depictions of life and the human condition. Although Crane himself has seemed to have faded away from popularity, his extraordinary works on the human condition continue to live on and have influenced Read more…
“A Visit of Charity” Montse read the story once, and then wrote her response, tracking her experience. If you have not read this story, do not read the below. This is only for current or former Welty students. Now, we first have to deal with the illustration. While it does capture Marian’s flight, the hat Read more…
