Senior Portfolio Seminar

CRWR 453 Spring 18

February 1, 2018
by odonnell18
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Maggy’s “Revenant” Response

“Revenant” seems like the masterclass for creating unlikeable characters. Gavin is, without a doubt, the most horrible character I have ever read, yet he is completely believable. Through a close third-person, Gavin’s voice transcends his quoted dialogue and is laced … Continue reading

January 24, 2018
by odonnell18
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Maggy “BFF” Response

As a disclaimer, I have read through most of the collection. Gerard’s choice to begin Sunshine State with “BFF” is clearer after having read the rest of the essays, and I believe it is meant to function as a thematic introduction to the … Continue reading

January 23, 2018
by kirven18
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Kollin’s response to “The Sign”

If I am honest, I tend not to read fiction, but much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed the beginning chapter of the novel.  After having read the assigned chapter, I considered reading the next. Strout’s sentences don’t continue at … Continue reading

January 18, 2018
by kirven18
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Kollin’s Response to Alphinland

I thoroughly enjoyed Atwood’s writing style. As I’m sure others may have mentioned, her imagery is lovely. Like Mary Lavin and Elizabeth Bowen before her, Atwood immerses the reader in thick description. The line beginning the story is among my favorites. … Continue reading

January 18, 2018
by thom18
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Emma Thom: Alphinland

As I began Atwood’s “Alphinland” I started to picture the narrator as a child, or at least much younger than is revealed. There’s something whimsical about the first few lines with “fairy silver” and “handfuls of shining rice.” This kind of … Continue reading

January 18, 2018
by odonnell18
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Maggy “Alphinland” Response

I found the language in “Alphinland” to be particularly compelling. I knew this would be true of Atwood’s writing from the very first line, “The freezing rain sifts down, handfuls of shining rice thrown by some unseen celebrant.” The italicized words, especially when spoken out … Continue reading