One Down, One to Go

1.)Things I liked:
- I liked the fact that this was the first time that I had really been challenged in English. In years before, I was never really asked to use my head when thinking about literature. From the get go, this class has taught me to break down and analyze the finer details of reading.
- I also liked the things I learned about the different types of literature. Before taking this class, I didnt know of the many unique types and sub-types of literature there were to be read.
- My writing has also improved. Through reading fine literature, I think that I have also fine-tuned my writing skills. I know now how to structure a research paper, essays and other types of writing that require a sound knowledge of being able to communicate your ideas clearly.

2.)Things I didn't like:
- The amount. At first, I was overwhelmed at the amount of required reading that was necessary to pass this class. Still a little overwhelmed, I have come to realize that this is what comes with taking an AP level literature class.
- The abstractness of some material. Some of the ideas that we have explored in our readings have been extremely abstract and difficult to grasp. For some reason, this bothers me. I have always had trouble understaing concepts that dont really have a definite answer.

3.)Things I want to improve on:
- Reading "better". I want to learn how to sit down and just read a book for what it is worth.
- Capture the abstractness, as in the "Things I didn't like". I want to learn how to wrap my head around questions and concepts that might not have a concrete and satisfying answer.

- All in all, I have enjoyed this class so far and am looking forward to next semester!