Reflection on Class

I have had a tough time with this class, not because it is the worst class ever but because I have a few other classes that are giving me the same amount of homework if not more and that in all makes this semester Hell.  I have actually enjoyed how the class has been going.  For any grades that I am not proud of like on quizes and Gists is my own fault.  I like doing the Gists because it gives me ideas on what to write about for our bigger papers.  Overall I approve of how the class is going -I'M JUST TOO BUSY!!! :)

The Little Mermaid

I think the point of view of The Little Mermaid is third-person omniscient. I know it is third person because it is not from any one persons point of view and I think that it is omniscient because although most of it is following the little mermaid you still know what is going on with other characters. 
The setting of this story is in both the ocean and on land. For the time I think it was back in the late 1800s because they talk about kings and queens and also about seeing many farms and carriages. 

--Being a giant Little Mermain fan :) I was a little sad about the ending...THE LITTLE MERMAID SHOULDN'T DIE! Haha but definitely a good story.

Discussion on Group

I enjoyed what we did last Friday because not only did I have my opinion but I got to understand how others felt about the story and what they got out of it.  I liked the whole group questions thing except I had extra people in my group and 2 people that did like all of the talking...didn't leave me much room to say anything.

Discussion from Wed.

During our racist discussion on Wednesday I actually felt uncomfortable.  I know that there are people out there that are racist towards african americans, mexicans, indians and more and I think it's sad and pathetic.  I seriously think its kind of a sign of weakness like what kind of problems do you have with yourself to make you downgrade someone just by the color of their skin? I can be honest and say that I have never felt differently about anyone just because they're not as ghostly white as me. Anyone from any background can do what I do as good as me or better and I am sure as hell happy that I feel that way.

Twitter and College

What I got out of the Twitter article was that there are people out there mocking "important" people and it's giving them a check on their ego. From what I followed they all thought it was funny but I hope they can take it a little more seriously and maybe think before they say or do something stupid. People that well known shouldn't be so easily mocked.

The college article kind of upset me because I saw people going to possibly more prestigious schools that were doing less work than me!  My first semester to me now that I look back wasn't too bad although I kept busy but that is probably because this semester is hell.  I'm either in class, studying, eating, showering, or sleeping. I have practically no life and I've already had a nervous breakdown this semester! but I suppose that probably meants that USD is better than those other colleges because I'm getting my moneys worth. Also I liked how they mentioned all of the big classes and how the professor is more concerned with their research than actually teaching the class.  I've had big and small classes but whatever the size my professors have always been focused on the class and cared about us as students.

First Paper Experience

I thought that this paper went pretty well. The only thing I think could have used help was having more time during peer review.  I liked the way you do peer review than last semesters but we just needed a little more time.  One of my favorite things about writing papers for you is how there is no length requirement.  In the past I spent so much time focusing on having enough words that it was hard to really get what I felt out because I was so distracted.  With everything else going on it is nice to have one less thing to worry about.

The Metamorphesis

After reading this book a second time I still feel like it was pointless.  I feel like I understand the symbolism...maybe...but I could be totally wrong as well and that makes me dislike it even more.  I'm going to stand by my opinion and say that he went crazy and the reason his family didn't take care of him is because they weren't sure about psychological problems so they were embarassed by it.