Blog 10

       I went back to read a quick and simple short poem that goes by the name of "The actress" by Dorothy Parker. Since it was very short it was very difficult for me to understand it. If the poem was longer then that means that there would be more detail and make it easier to comprehend. I didn't like it because I just saw no interest it and it never caught my attention. I wouldn't recommend anyone to read this because there are many other poems out there that are better.  

Blog 9

      The short story "Oedipus the king" which is translated by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald is a story/play I am familiar with because I read it in high school. Even though I read it in high school I still wasn't very familiar with it because the writing is hard to understand. I like the details that are included because since it's a play, details are of great importance. I dislike how a lot ideas are put into it which causes the reader to lose focus and maybe get bored. Since it's very old fashioned then maybe that's why I don't like it as much. I would tell someone that likes fiction and old fashioned stories to read this type of literature.  

Blog 8

            The poem "Cinderella" by Anne Sexton is a good version of the actual story which come from a very simple point of view. It derives from a kid friendly story but the author gave a complete new twist on this. She added a lot of more graphic details like "cutting off the heel" which wouldn't be a part of any children's book in these days. I like how even though she criticizes the original story, her version of it allowed readers to view it from a different perspective. I would recommend it to someone because it's nothing like the original story and will give the reader something to think about.