Aro has just touched Bella, failing to read her mind. I find this amazing because Bella seems very subjective. She is vulnerable to the powers of some vampires, yet she is immune to the powers of others. Why is this? What is the difference in vampires that either overcome her resistance, or are deterred by it?
Alice for example, has minimal trouble predicting Bella’s future, or rather seeing her decisions. But Edward is incapable of penetrating her mind and reading her thoughts. Also, Jasper has no trouble at all affecting Bella’s emotions through the atmosphere surrounding her. Yet Jane cannot best Bella either. This is all very strange to me because I don’t see why some are able to influence Bella with their talents while others are not. Is it arbitrary? Stephenie Meyer picks and chooses who can or can’t overcome Bella’s barrier? Or is there something more? What categorizes these vampires as such? I can only hope for a detailed explanation in future books.
My final note as I end my blogging on New Moon is the theme. Stephenie Meyer has definitely based her book New Moon on Romeo and Juliet. Sacrifice is a major element in this book. Edward and Bella replace Romeo and Juliet in a more modern and fantasy-based tragedy. Aside from the modern 21st century aspect of New moon, there is also the characterization to consider. There are no supernatural creatures in Romeo and Juliet, save a fairy tale Queen Mab.
Also, the presence of Jacob in the book represents a different side of Paris. And Paris is more understood as a major character rather than just an adding cause of conflict.
The best difference though, in my opinion is tragedy versus happily ever after. Romeo and Juliet, yes it is most unfortunate that they lived apart and died together but Bella and Edward fortunately did not share the same fate.
Which is why I am going to reread Eclipse!!!
Sunday, November 16, 2008
New Moon Post 9
"Edward let me fall" (20. 458).
This quote hit me hard the first time I read it. It seemed just about the worst thing to say after Edward and Bella’s reunion. Not only that, it just didn’t fit. This one short sentence was so out of place I couldn’t believe I read it. Right smack at the end of the paragraph when the Volturi vampires, Edward, Alice and Bella continue their path to the Volturi headquarters through the hole in the alley. In order for Bella to get to the bottom of the hole, she has to jump down, and Edward just drops her safely into the arms of Alice then rejoins her in a matter of seconds. It wasn’t like he was going to leave her, or he was going to drop her intentionally, or he was trying to get rid of her. It was the most insignificant event in the book yet this one sentence made all the difference. It gives the reader the feeling of an end. Or of some terrible thing to proceed. Yet nothing.
But after much ignorant criticizing, I realized that this quote really stood apart. And it was extremely important in understanding the scene.
This sentence, however short, gives us a fraction of the thoughts occupying Bella’s mind at this very moment. The moment before she drops in the hole. Or more accurately, memories. Not just any thoughts but memories. Months, seeming years ago, Edward had “let her fall” only not as literally. I can only imagine what horrors must be creeping, uninvited, through her mind at this fraction of a second. What if Edward lets me fall, again? What if this whole, Edward-letting-me-fall trend is to continue? How many times am I to be dropped? Is this the last time Edward will ever let me fall?
These are the questions I would be asking at that moment. Will I fall again? Or more importantly, will he be the cause of my fall?
This questions of four words is probably the most influential to me in the whole book if not the series.
“Edward let me fall.”
This quote hit me hard the first time I read it. It seemed just about the worst thing to say after Edward and Bella’s reunion. Not only that, it just didn’t fit. This one short sentence was so out of place I couldn’t believe I read it. Right smack at the end of the paragraph when the Volturi vampires, Edward, Alice and Bella continue their path to the Volturi headquarters through the hole in the alley. In order for Bella to get to the bottom of the hole, she has to jump down, and Edward just drops her safely into the arms of Alice then rejoins her in a matter of seconds. It wasn’t like he was going to leave her, or he was going to drop her intentionally, or he was trying to get rid of her. It was the most insignificant event in the book yet this one sentence made all the difference. It gives the reader the feeling of an end. Or of some terrible thing to proceed. Yet nothing.
But after much ignorant criticizing, I realized that this quote really stood apart. And it was extremely important in understanding the scene.
This sentence, however short, gives us a fraction of the thoughts occupying Bella’s mind at this very moment. The moment before she drops in the hole. Or more accurately, memories. Not just any thoughts but memories. Months, seeming years ago, Edward had “let her fall” only not as literally. I can only imagine what horrors must be creeping, uninvited, through her mind at this fraction of a second. What if Edward lets me fall, again? What if this whole, Edward-letting-me-fall trend is to continue? How many times am I to be dropped? Is this the last time Edward will ever let me fall?
These are the questions I would be asking at that moment. Will I fall again? Or more importantly, will he be the cause of my fall?
This questions of four words is probably the most influential to me in the whole book if not the series.
“Edward let me fall.”
New Moon Post 8
Relief… unspeakable, indescribable, overpowering relief. Cold, sweet, sparkling water splashed on the face of a desert wanderer after months of scorching thirst and smoldering heat. The sight of green beautiful hills after years of endless, rolling, sickeningly gray sea. Basically, recapturing all that matters after a living-death. This is how I see Edward’s rematerializing into Bella’s life. Which ultimately brings him back to mine as well. What a scene. Edward in bones, muscles and flesh… to witness him again. To have him back. What a gift.
Of course it is wrong to feel this way, after his thoughtless departure, but to have Edward back again is beyond imagination.
Actually, it is well in the boundaries of imagination because it’s the only happily ever after and besides, Edward would not have been such a major part of Twilight if he were to just leave and never come back. When you put yourself in Bella’s shoes, or rather emotions, you are bound to experience the same head spinning and gratifying relief. Truly this is the most miraculous miracle there ever was. To have your Edward back. Is there anything else that really matters?
I don’t say this as Edward Cullen, the protagonist in Stephenie Meyer’s fictitious novel, Twilight, no not at all. The idea of Edward, the very idea of Edward, perfection. To attain this, what more could really be?
The idea of Edward is what attracts me to him most. That degree of “good”. The possibility that such “good” could exist.
So, I don’t think it as a dream come true hot vampire coming to me, I see it as wow. Am I really on the receiving end of pure perfection and all that ever mattered, matters and will matter?
Of course it is wrong to feel this way, after his thoughtless departure, but to have Edward back again is beyond imagination.
Actually, it is well in the boundaries of imagination because it’s the only happily ever after and besides, Edward would not have been such a major part of Twilight if he were to just leave and never come back. When you put yourself in Bella’s shoes, or rather emotions, you are bound to experience the same head spinning and gratifying relief. Truly this is the most miraculous miracle there ever was. To have your Edward back. Is there anything else that really matters?
I don’t say this as Edward Cullen, the protagonist in Stephenie Meyer’s fictitious novel, Twilight, no not at all. The idea of Edward, the very idea of Edward, perfection. To attain this, what more could really be?
The idea of Edward is what attracts me to him most. That degree of “good”. The possibility that such “good” could exist.
So, I don’t think it as a dream come true hot vampire coming to me, I see it as wow. Am I really on the receiving end of pure perfection and all that ever mattered, matters and will matter?
New Moon Post 7
Yesssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!! Finally one vampire with some sense. And I am not surprised it is Alice. Although for a vampire, she was terribly slow to come to her legendary “strong” senses. “The Great Realization” took place on the plane as Bella and Alice were flying to Italy. It somehow magically struck Alice that she would change Bella whether Edward liked it or not. Now, if our beloved and “brilliant” vampires had come to this conclusion earlier, oh, perhaps A YEAR AGO or when Edward first fell in love with Bella, Edward would not be trying to kill himself (or re-kill himself), Bella would not give Jacob his time of day and everything would be at peace in Forks.
Which would also ruin the story but still for me, it’s never too early for a happy ending. Especially when involving vampire/human relations.
But for any reader, so many different scenarios swim around in the mind of what COULD have happened. For example, at the moment, I wish for nothing more than Bella existing as a vampire. Of course, this is my opinion and would never have sold any books and I am extremely glad than no body cares about my opinion on the matter. Because I know in a matter of days, Edward will gracefully reappear in my Twilight world and nothing but his trip to Italy would have satisfied me more. Stephenie Meyer really knows how to toy with her readers. She has definately got me twisting and turning in all directions waiting for the light of Bella’s eyes, which have become mine as well.
Which would also ruin the story but still for me, it’s never too early for a happy ending. Especially when involving vampire/human relations.
But for any reader, so many different scenarios swim around in the mind of what COULD have happened. For example, at the moment, I wish for nothing more than Bella existing as a vampire. Of course, this is my opinion and would never have sold any books and I am extremely glad than no body cares about my opinion on the matter. Because I know in a matter of days, Edward will gracefully reappear in my Twilight world and nothing but his trip to Italy would have satisfied me more. Stephenie Meyer really knows how to toy with her readers. She has definately got me twisting and turning in all directions waiting for the light of Bella’s eyes, which have become mine as well.
New Moon Post 6
I just finished the part where Bella considers having Jacob as a brother. I really really like the idea. I just wish it were true. I honestly think that this Jacob deal has gotten way out of hand. Everytime Jacob appears in a scene a just wish he would dissappear and I would never have to even read his name again. Actually, I have developed a dislike for the name alltogether. No offence to anyone whose name is Jacob, but I would rather such a name never even existed. I am sure however this is just a phase, and the name Jacob will be completely erased from my own personal little black book, but for now, I cannot stand him or the name!
I think the real problem is that I can’t bring myself to hate him. Who could? He is the only reason Bella is alive, I am sure that Bella would not have been able to live if Jacob had not been her “brotherly” (I wish) figure. In other words, if she jumped off the cliff just for the thrill with Jacob around, I am POSITIVE she would have jumped in a less joyous attempt, an attempt on her own life. The only reason I can’t bring myself to hate him, is because he is holding Bella together untill Edward comes back.
I am sure Jacob’s motivations behind protecting Bella are not keeping her in tact for Edward’s sake, but nevertheless, it is true.
I really really wish he were her brother. Then they could love eachother as much as they wanted without interrupting Edward. How selfish of me, I know, yet I just wish...
I think the real problem is that I can’t bring myself to hate him. Who could? He is the only reason Bella is alive, I am sure that Bella would not have been able to live if Jacob had not been her “brotherly” (I wish) figure. In other words, if she jumped off the cliff just for the thrill with Jacob around, I am POSITIVE she would have jumped in a less joyous attempt, an attempt on her own life. The only reason I can’t bring myself to hate him, is because he is holding Bella together untill Edward comes back.
I am sure Jacob’s motivations behind protecting Bella are not keeping her in tact for Edward’s sake, but nevertheless, it is true.
I really really wish he were her brother. Then they could love eachother as much as they wanted without interrupting Edward. How selfish of me, I know, yet I just wish...
New Moon Post 5
What is the deal with Edward’s voice?
I truly do not understand the phenomenon of the connection between Edward and Bella. Edward is long gone. Yet, how can his voice be heard at certain times, during certain situations so clearly by Bella? I can think of a few answers to this question.
Firstly, maybe Edward is finally capable of reading Bella’s mind. Maybe being apart from Bella has triggered something in either his or Bella’s brain, connecting the two. So, perhaps, As Bella does dangerous things, or before she does them, Edward can read her mind. And therefore keep in touch with her with quite an anxious voice. By the way, I LOVE how Edward reacts to Bella’s little challenges. They make me laugh and also a sense of relief washes over me. Knowing the fact that Edward still cares, and Bella does as well, is the only reason I did not put this book down for ever. Knowing that Edward will be back motivates me to continue the book.
Back on track, I think that maybe, Bella’s challenges are stimulating this mind reading thing that has evaded them so far.
Another guess is that Bella is just imagining it. I don’t really like to think of this as a possibility because I really want Edward to be there, to know what is going on. I hate being so detached from Edward for his absence. So, if this is the case, Bella is just hallucinating.
Another reason I can come up with is that Edward is speaking through Alice, or another vampire, somehow using another power to communicate with Bella. I really can’t come up with much more solutions at this point. However, I am rooting for the first guess. I guess I will just have to wait and see.
I truly do not understand the phenomenon of the connection between Edward and Bella. Edward is long gone. Yet, how can his voice be heard at certain times, during certain situations so clearly by Bella? I can think of a few answers to this question.
Firstly, maybe Edward is finally capable of reading Bella’s mind. Maybe being apart from Bella has triggered something in either his or Bella’s brain, connecting the two. So, perhaps, As Bella does dangerous things, or before she does them, Edward can read her mind. And therefore keep in touch with her with quite an anxious voice. By the way, I LOVE how Edward reacts to Bella’s little challenges. They make me laugh and also a sense of relief washes over me. Knowing the fact that Edward still cares, and Bella does as well, is the only reason I did not put this book down for ever. Knowing that Edward will be back motivates me to continue the book.
Back on track, I think that maybe, Bella’s challenges are stimulating this mind reading thing that has evaded them so far.
Another guess is that Bella is just imagining it. I don’t really like to think of this as a possibility because I really want Edward to be there, to know what is going on. I hate being so detached from Edward for his absence. So, if this is the case, Bella is just hallucinating.
Another reason I can come up with is that Edward is speaking through Alice, or another vampire, somehow using another power to communicate with Bella. I really can’t come up with much more solutions at this point. However, I am rooting for the first guess. I guess I will just have to wait and see.
New Moon Post 4
With Edward gone, there is not much to look forward to in New Moon. I am continuing to mourn. In addition to mourning however, I am also bitter. Especially bitter towards “those” who try to take Edward’s place. Unsuccessfully. I am developing a strong hatred for Jacob. He is so abusive!!!! I can’t stand the way he tries to take advantage of the situation selfishly, for his own benefit. Edward is Edward, Jacob, cannot, should not DARE to take his place! What nerve!
If Jacob truly loves Bella, he will understand and not be such an abusive jerk. It is evident that Bella loves Edward, and he is NOT in this picture. Who is he anyway?
I understand that Bella needs to talk to someone, needs to pull herself out of her massive depression, but I think she goes overboard when taking comfort of Jacob’s presence. This is ridiculous.
I only wish Edward would never have left in the first place, then Jacob would never have had the nerve to mess with a vampire’s girl. I can’t wait for Edward to come back and beat his butt to pieces. Only, I completely understand the reason behind Edward’s departure. And I admire him for it. He is not only physically strong (and capable of splitting Jacob’s backbone in half) but he is also intellectually strong. To draw himself away from Bella BECAUSE of her is truly honorable. That takes some will power. If only Jacob were that strong and keep away from Bella because of her own benefit.
Something I really enjoy now that Edward is gone however is Bella’s attitude. I know she is depressed and in a dangerous emotional state. But I LIKE it! This is the way she should have been. She needed to push for what she wanted, and now, she is. She is pushing and pushing it hard. Now she is strong, and just as strong as Edward. Now let’s cross our fingers for these two strong lovers to reunite!!!
If Jacob truly loves Bella, he will understand and not be such an abusive jerk. It is evident that Bella loves Edward, and he is NOT in this picture. Who is he anyway?
I understand that Bella needs to talk to someone, needs to pull herself out of her massive depression, but I think she goes overboard when taking comfort of Jacob’s presence. This is ridiculous.
I only wish Edward would never have left in the first place, then Jacob would never have had the nerve to mess with a vampire’s girl. I can’t wait for Edward to come back and beat his butt to pieces. Only, I completely understand the reason behind Edward’s departure. And I admire him for it. He is not only physically strong (and capable of splitting Jacob’s backbone in half) but he is also intellectually strong. To draw himself away from Bella BECAUSE of her is truly honorable. That takes some will power. If only Jacob were that strong and keep away from Bella because of her own benefit.
Something I really enjoy now that Edward is gone however is Bella’s attitude. I know she is depressed and in a dangerous emotional state. But I LIKE it! This is the way she should have been. She needed to push for what she wanted, and now, she is. She is pushing and pushing it hard. Now she is strong, and just as strong as Edward. Now let’s cross our fingers for these two strong lovers to reunite!!!
New Moon Post 3
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This can’t be possible! How much worse can things get? Edward LEFT! HOW? HOW? HOW? I can’t imagine being any more miserable! Edward gone, Bella lonely…
I honestly cannot stand reading this book. I have decided to finish it in some way, but only after vowing never to pick the book up again.
Just after Edward left and Bella was found in the forest, I put the book down, experiencing a rather major breakdown. I could NOT believe it! She just cut her finger! That’s no reason to leave! But, on the other hand, however reluctant I may be, I have to admit that Edward did an admirable deed. Not just anyone can quench his or her deepest desires for the best. I really admire Edward, and I can’t bring myself to hate him. I can only direct all my anger, sorrow, misery, helplessness and tears (yes, tears) towards their situation. None is at fault; no one can control their circumstances. This is just the way things work, and it is over the heads of me, you, Bella, Edward, and I bet even the most powerful vampires. All we can do is read on and mope.
Well, actually, I did enough of that. I vowed never, ever, EVER in my life to pick up the book again, to just dwell in my own miserable bubble that Edward and Bella were never meant to be. And I continued for days. Sulking over the misery and pain of the book. (I went overboard) I actually wore black the next day to school and I never ever wear black, just on funerals. I was depressed beyond imagination. There was nothing any one could do with me. I didn’t answer emails; I didn’t go on face book, I barely ate and I wandered aimlessly around the house for a long time. I even called my friend and shared with her my vow never to read the book again. Of course she told me I was ridiculous and it was only a book. It was and is so much more for me!
And obviously, I did break my die-hard vow and continued reading, in hope of a better ending. Will Edward be back? I can only hope and read.
This can’t be possible! How much worse can things get? Edward LEFT! HOW? HOW? HOW? I can’t imagine being any more miserable! Edward gone, Bella lonely…
I honestly cannot stand reading this book. I have decided to finish it in some way, but only after vowing never to pick the book up again.
Just after Edward left and Bella was found in the forest, I put the book down, experiencing a rather major breakdown. I could NOT believe it! She just cut her finger! That’s no reason to leave! But, on the other hand, however reluctant I may be, I have to admit that Edward did an admirable deed. Not just anyone can quench his or her deepest desires for the best. I really admire Edward, and I can’t bring myself to hate him. I can only direct all my anger, sorrow, misery, helplessness and tears (yes, tears) towards their situation. None is at fault; no one can control their circumstances. This is just the way things work, and it is over the heads of me, you, Bella, Edward, and I bet even the most powerful vampires. All we can do is read on and mope.
Well, actually, I did enough of that. I vowed never, ever, EVER in my life to pick up the book again, to just dwell in my own miserable bubble that Edward and Bella were never meant to be. And I continued for days. Sulking over the misery and pain of the book. (I went overboard) I actually wore black the next day to school and I never ever wear black, just on funerals. I was depressed beyond imagination. There was nothing any one could do with me. I didn’t answer emails; I didn’t go on face book, I barely ate and I wandered aimlessly around the house for a long time. I even called my friend and shared with her my vow never to read the book again. Of course she told me I was ridiculous and it was only a book. It was and is so much more for me!
And obviously, I did break my die-hard vow and continued reading, in hope of a better ending. Will Edward be back? I can only hope and read.
New Moon post 2
I have just begun reading New Moon, the second book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I can’t really give away what is happening for fear of spoiling the book for someone who has not read the book. If this is the case, then I would definitely recommend reading them.
In the first 60 pages of the book, Bella has been cut and things are not going so well for the Cullens, more specifically Edward Cullen. Jasper is miserable because of his dangerous spasm, Alice, Emmet and Esme feel terrible for the accident and Edward is frighteningly angry. The reader gets the feeling that things are about to change between Edward and Bella after this incident. The last accident in the previous book, Twilight, was much worse and involved much more blood, bites, breaks and bruises yet the reader was not as anxious and worried for Edward and Bella’s relationship.
What really scared me as the reader was Edward’s major breakdown in the car when driving Bella back home. He pours out what seems like a lifetime of unsaid words battling to get out. Finally, he has it all out. However, this behavior is very strange and unexpected of Edward, and Bella knows it. Maybe this accident is more significant than what we think. If this has Edward wound up, Edward of all people, then things are not going too well. When Edward looses it, that’s a sign that danger is ahead. He had always controlled himself beyond human capabilities, and probably even Vampire capabilities, all of the sudden, he is distant and cold. And not only cold as in Vampire, but also cold as in insincere. The second kind of cold, Edward’s insincerity, was what gave me goose bumps, imagine what Bella felt like. Something is definitely going to go haywire in the following chapters. What I dread is reaching those dreadful chapters. Not knowing what will happen and fearing the worst is exactly Meyer’s intention though. She knows what she is doing and is doing it on purpose, hooking her reader and occupying their mind constantly with the thought of the next episode in the book.
In the first 60 pages of the book, Bella has been cut and things are not going so well for the Cullens, more specifically Edward Cullen. Jasper is miserable because of his dangerous spasm, Alice, Emmet and Esme feel terrible for the accident and Edward is frighteningly angry. The reader gets the feeling that things are about to change between Edward and Bella after this incident. The last accident in the previous book, Twilight, was much worse and involved much more blood, bites, breaks and bruises yet the reader was not as anxious and worried for Edward and Bella’s relationship.
What really scared me as the reader was Edward’s major breakdown in the car when driving Bella back home. He pours out what seems like a lifetime of unsaid words battling to get out. Finally, he has it all out. However, this behavior is very strange and unexpected of Edward, and Bella knows it. Maybe this accident is more significant than what we think. If this has Edward wound up, Edward of all people, then things are not going too well. When Edward looses it, that’s a sign that danger is ahead. He had always controlled himself beyond human capabilities, and probably even Vampire capabilities, all of the sudden, he is distant and cold. And not only cold as in Vampire, but also cold as in insincere. The second kind of cold, Edward’s insincerity, was what gave me goose bumps, imagine what Bella felt like. Something is definitely going to go haywire in the following chapters. What I dread is reaching those dreadful chapters. Not knowing what will happen and fearing the worst is exactly Meyer’s intention though. She knows what she is doing and is doing it on purpose, hooking her reader and occupying their mind constantly with the thought of the next episode in the book.
Monday, November 10, 2008
post 1
I am going to read the second "Twilight" book titled "New Moon" by Stephanie Meyers. I am more excited than ever because I loved the first book and I have heard great things about the entire series. I have high expectations for the second book and I hope I won't be disappointed. The first set an incompetable precedent and I have confidence that the second book will be just as enticing, just as the one before. I will start as soon as I get the book in my hands. I can't wait!!!!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Blog Post #7
Finally! I just got a hold of the first book of the Twilight Series and I have just started it. So far, it has me hooked. I had not expected to get so involved in a teenage-vampire love story, but here I am! The writing is very simple, obviously to attract teenagers who don’t go for the big bait and just read for the story. However, it is not childish or even too simple. I think it has the right touch of description, but also gets to the point fairly quickly None of that Cormac McCarthy “He went and came back” deals. The story is very fast paced and keeps the reader interested. It is not that difficult to be entranced by the book and I found myself lost in it for quite longer than I expected. So far, the hostility between Edward and Belle has just heightened and I am, too m own surprise, more than eager to find out how things turn out. The characters are very interesting to me and I find learning about them not too difficult to follow.
However, I do wish that the plot was a bit more realistic, a bit better developed so as not to completely banish any thoughts of reality from it. I mean, what annoyed me most about what I have read so far, is that Belle meets a vampire at school. Maybe things could have happened a bit more differently.
But so far, I am hooked and I have definitely learned not to judge a book by its cover. Because one of them might be Twilight.
The Twilight series is written by Stephanie Meyers.
However, I do wish that the plot was a bit more realistic, a bit better developed so as not to completely banish any thoughts of reality from it. I mean, what annoyed me most about what I have read so far, is that Belle meets a vampire at school. Maybe things could have happened a bit more differently.
But so far, I am hooked and I have definitely learned not to judge a book by its cover. Because one of them might be Twilight.
The Twilight series is written by Stephanie Meyers.
Blog Post #3
An article I found interesting regarding public opinion of Obama and McCain was called “Daily Presidential Tracking Poll”. I found it interesting how the two candidates were viewed by not only other parties, but their own as well. Overall, according to this article, the grand total of the vote percentages is in favor of Senator Barrock Obama. I was surprised to find however, that he did not win by much. Only one percent, with 51% of the vote in his favor. McCain claimed 46% of the vote. I was surprised to find this because I had thought that American voters had pretty solidly decided on Obama. The young generation, women, middle class, minority groups, especially African Americans. I would have thought they would have formed the majority of American voters that the upper-class, white, Christian and conservative citizens. But, this election is full of surprises and there is no knowing what will happen. We had our first woman candidate, our first African American candidate, and a Republican runner-up after the (very) debatable and controversial management of the office in the past 8 years. Ratings of voters for the candidates of their own parties also astonished me. Not as many Republicans favor McCain as the Republican nominee and not many Democrats are rooting for Obama. At least, not as much as I expected. However, this is an election full of surprises and I am very interested in knowing what America is in for for the next 4 years.
I found this article at the following website:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
I found this article at the following website:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll
Blog Post #6
I, like all other Enriched English 10 students, am reading “All the Pretty Horses” By Cormac McCarthy. I have not gotten too far, just as far as the assignment over the weekend, page 29.
He definitely has a unique style of writing. Punctuation is the most evident element of his writing techniques. His tradition of not using quotations has not confused me too much yet. Except for a few parts. But it definitely is unique. His punctuation use is also limited and kept at the bare bare bare minimum. This makes the book more difficult to read, but screams “CORMAC MACCARTHY” so, there is a justified reason behind his method. Aside his punctuation though, he also has a different style of writing. At times, he goes on and off about things that seem so very unimportant. In fact, as I was reading, I actually read an example of this. At the end of page 5, McCarthy writes that the speaker rode out on his horse, and on the beginning of page 6, he rides back. I found the entire piece to be utterly disposable. There was absolutely no reason for that whole chink to waste paper and ink and time, however, McCarthy thought it was necessary for the completion and quality of the book. McCarthy and I apparently won’t agree on many things. But that’s probably why we are analyzing McCarthy’s writing and not mine, he obviously knows a thing or two more than me when it comes to writing.
He definitely has a unique style of writing. Punctuation is the most evident element of his writing techniques. His tradition of not using quotations has not confused me too much yet. Except for a few parts. But it definitely is unique. His punctuation use is also limited and kept at the bare bare bare minimum. This makes the book more difficult to read, but screams “CORMAC MACCARTHY” so, there is a justified reason behind his method. Aside his punctuation though, he also has a different style of writing. At times, he goes on and off about things that seem so very unimportant. In fact, as I was reading, I actually read an example of this. At the end of page 5, McCarthy writes that the speaker rode out on his horse, and on the beginning of page 6, he rides back. I found the entire piece to be utterly disposable. There was absolutely no reason for that whole chink to waste paper and ink and time, however, McCarthy thought it was necessary for the completion and quality of the book. McCarthy and I apparently won’t agree on many things. But that’s probably why we are analyzing McCarthy’s writing and not mine, he obviously knows a thing or two more than me when it comes to writing.
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