So we finished Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. I really enjoyed it. It may be my favorite thing we've read so far. Its themes and whatnot were interesting and I didn't think it was hard to find depth in the play. I don't think I'll enjoy Ceremony much, though. For one, it's not a play. Plays are novels with all the boring parts cut out. I like interaction, and words, and thoughts, and I care less for scenery and description and that stuff. Also, Native American culture (and Egyptian culture) has never been able to hold my interest. Maybe, if nothing else, I'll be able to figure out exactly why that is by reading this book.
The prep we've done for the actual exam makes me a little nervous because I'm horrible at it. I'm shooting for a two.
I also enjoyed Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are dead. The specific themes they explore about existentialism are very interesting to me so it was great to read something about it in class. And rest assured, I'm also very nervous... the multiple choice is death.
ReplyDeleteWow, we are polar opposites then, Matt! I love novels, and think that plays are novels with all the INTERESTING parts cut out. And you honestly don't think Egyptian culture is interesting? Huh. However, I would agree that I'm nervous for the exam too. I'd say both the essays and the multiple choice are death.
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