Reading this article really opened my eyes to many aspects of literature and how it is taught. I was surprised that there was such a large reaction by people when teaching methods were modified, but it definitely is an example of people being upset or afraid of change. Literature involves many different topics, and the ability to interpret what the author means can be very interesting. However, some people thought that the best way to look at literature was to only focus on what was physically on the page. While this can make it easier to grasp ideas that are literally on the page, I think it can helpful to try and find things in the writing that could be cause for discussion about topics not in the writing. Also, the article mentions aesthetics and their impact on writing. It sounds to me like aesthetics have gotten criticism largely due to the fact that it leaves an open question in a field that feels that literature is already established along with how it is taught. Looking at all of these points of view, it is clear that people disagree on many aspects of literature.

this shows how the narrator's father feels about the trees. They are very hard to get out of the ground and it seems like he may have to do this often.

I think that it is interesting that he would replant the trees after all the trouble they have caused and it does not make sense to me.

The irony of the situation is that they harder they try to get the trees out, the worse the situation could get unless it is done the right way.

The fact that the father is prodding away "blindly", shows that in the moment h is probably very frustrated with these trees and is trying to get rid of them without thinking it through completely.

Comparing the trees to trophies shows the work and effort it took to get them out of the ground, and the feeling of finally doing it.

This shows how tough the trees are, especially if they can handle a cold winter in North Dakota.

I think it is interesting that the first three words are capitalized and I am not sure why.

Again we see the speaker explain how he is very even tempered and not quick to react in anger or start conflict.

This shows the speakers experience in dealing with scriveners, and his relationships with many of them gives him credibility when talking about their job and what goes on daily for these people in their careers.

I think that this is an important line becauase it stresses the importance of character description and getting to know each person involved in a story.

This description of the speaker can be analyzed over the course of the story, as being considered safe is a trait that might come into play later on.

The speaker repeatedly goes into detail about how he wants an easy job and does not want to work hard in his life. I think that this is not a good idea because it causes you to lack work ethic or a desire to take risks in life.

This word means a clerk, scribe, or notary. I find this word choice interesting as I do not think I have heard it before.

This story was really sad to me for many reasons. First it is apparent that the dad was very strict so this must have been hard for the kids. Also, this makes me wonder what made the dad get to the point where he became this strict, even yelling at his kids if the waste an apple slice. I also wonder how the kids viewed their dad, and if they understood why he treated them the way did.To add to this, his wife dies and it is represented by Death on the pole. As life goes on I feel like the dad feels regret and remorse for his actions and how he treated people, and the frantic index cards asking for an apology really shows how downhill things have gone for him. I think that once his kids grew up and his wife died, the pole went from a hobby to something he was obsessed with and it shows at the end of the story. His final cry for forgiveness ends the story in a way that leaves the reader wondering more about the family and what their past was like.

I think that it would help make things much more clear if there were examples of what infringement is in the scenario. People are very divided on this amendment and if there were examples and more detail this division could be lessened.

This wording is also very important to look at. Using the word necessary implies that without a well regulated militia and the right to bear arms that we might not be a free state.

I think that the term "well-regulated" is very important to this amendment, as it shows that there is an emphasis on regulation and having a militia that is under control with the purpose of protecting us. I think this goes hand in hand with the second part, as bearing arms is something that should be done to protect people and give them a way to protect themselves.

This verse stands out to me because it reminds us to be humble and not boast or prideful. Love is also something that is not always easy, and sometimes you may struggle but it is always important to love the people around you.

Reading this verse really reminds me of growing up and discovering what it is like to be an adult and have more responsibility.

This version is much easier to read due to the words being spelled the way we spell them today. I think this makes the reading much smoother and you can focus more on the message rather than what certain words mean.

I think that this is one of the most important verses in the the Bible because it reminds to love each other and instead of holding grudges, we should forgive each other, just like God has forgiven us.

This version of the Bible is definitely older than the one that I read, and there are multiple words spelled differently, however, the message is still the same.

This line makes me wonder how much time has passed over the course of this song.

This line makes me wonder what happened for everything to go up in flames. Also I feel like notches and door frames would be able to catch on fire to, unless this is not a literal fire.

While this is the ending of the song, I feel like it leaves the listener wondering what happens next. The singer woke up from her dream expecting it to be real life, and things are different. In fact she says that the garden is "haunted", however she still has everything that she wanted, and this confuses me.

This reminds me of waking up from a really good dream expecting that it is the same in reality and then realizing it was just a dream.

This line is important because it shows that this is not something that only happened once, it is a dream that is she constantly has.

A screen turning into a tidal wave seems very overwhelming, which contrasts with the the dorm room, which is much smaller and less threatening than a tidal wave.

I really want to know who this song is about, as it goes into great detail to explain what life would be like and how it is something that she thinks about over and over again.

I really like this use of alliteration as it is two words that I would not think of using, yet they work very well in this case.

Balancing shifting can mean many things. In this poem it could mean that the power in shifting and war could end differently than expected.

I thought this word choice was very interesting as it is a word that I use often and I did not expect to see it in this poem.

This sounds very persuasive, as it gives Hamilton the opportunity to potentially make history and "turn the tide".

This repetition along with the exclamation points makes it sound very energetic, in order to build emotions and get a response.

This is a very powerful ending to the poem. Saying that the world will never be the same shows how important the circumstances are, and it leaves the reader with suspense.

The two uses of alliteration helps the poem flow very nicely.

Most of the first paragraph is formatted so that the last words of each sentence rhyme. The only exceptions are the fourth and fifth sentences.

This use of informal language was really interesting to me, as it is something that I say often.

The introductin of this poem does a really good job of describing different nations, either as a "global superpower" or an underdog, which gives you a sense of who had more power during this time in history.

There is a constant repetition of many names being yelled throughout this poem.

I noticed this poem has an ABAB rhyme pattern and I think that this makes it an easy read and the flow of it matches the topic of a calm and peaceful setting.

Cricket's singing provides imagery of early mornings being woken up by the sounds of bugs and animals in nature.

This line was also the first line of the poem and this repetition ties the whole poem together as the narrator begins his journey towards a more peaceful life surrounded by nature.

The setting in this poem does a great job of making the surroundings seem extremely peaceful, with lake water along with the crickets and the midnight glimmer.

Th narrator implies that his old lifestyle was too fast paced and that now being alone with nature he will be able to live peacefully. The phrase peace coming slow could also be done to reiterate that peace is found is a calm slow setting, which is why it comes slow to the narrator.

Saying that she looks back on him brings the girl in the poem to life, making her seem like more than a girl in a painting.

Being nameless adds mystery to who this girl is, but the artist also describes her as an angel and a saint, meaning that he feels very strongly of her, regardless of what her name is and if he ever finds out what it is.

This line again states that each painting is the same, with the same girl and the same meaning behind each painting.

The fact that it is one face that looks out from all of the canvases shoes her importance to the artist, as she is the center of all of his art, not just one piece.

Using the word "we" makes me wonder who else is involved in this poem.

The final two lines in this poem begin with "Not as she is, but" and I think that this repetition helps to emphasize the end of the poem.

Christina Rossetti excelled in fantasy, works for children and also religious poetry. She is known as one of the most influential English poets of her time.

I think that Hayes is definitely more aware of being on the ground now that he is watching people jump from a plane, putting things in perspective for him. This is very common when coming off of a plane or when you have been in a really high structure like a building or roller coaster.

To me this is the climax of the poem. Soldiers falling from the sky returning home is an extremely happy moment and it brings a sigh of relief to everyone once the land safely on the ground.

This line was interesting to me as it could have many different meanings. Danger in general is an aspect of life and in life sometimes you have to take risks. Some risks are more worth taking than others and it is important to be able to look at all the choices you have made and that will you will make, in order to make smart decisions.

I found this choice of words to be very interesting, as fatally and proud are not words I would use together, fatally typically implies something bad will happen.

The way this was worded confused me at first, but from what I understand it seems like he is describing a moment where you can't feel anything.

To me, these lines are showing the resilience of the tree, as the cold weather does not stop it from growing when it is time to.

The first two lines in the second stanza, are very similar to the first two lines in the first stanza. Both contrast December to something in nature that is described as being happy. The third line in both are also very similar, as they both end in "ne'er remember".

Ne'er is a contraction that means never. Using words like this show how language has changed over time.

John Keats was one of the main figures of the second generation of Romantic poets.

I find these two lines to contradict each other, as December is described as dreary, and it is then followed by trees that are described as happy.

This line is the only one that does not end in a dash. I think this is very interesting, because the line joining thoughts together, much like this line is the only one connected to the following line without a dash.

To end the poem comparing their thoughts to balls on a floor seems very depressing and frustrating to me, as it appears that the writer is unable to form coherent thoughts that can last. This ties into the whole poem, as it begins with the imagery of a brain splitting, with the writer trying to put it back together.

Brain, along with many other words in this poem are capitalized in the middle of lines, and I think that this must be intentional.

I think that dashes used in this poem were definitely used on purpose. However, I am not sure why.

To me this poem embodies the way William Wordsworth feels about the girl he is talking about. He feels like she transcends earth and is to him something that cannot be defined with earthly terms. This is apparent as in the first stanza she is alive, but in the second stanza her significance stays the same even though she is dead. The ending shows Wordsworth coming to a realization that she too is bound by time.

William Wordsworth is well known for his lyrical ballads and he helped launch the English Romantic movement.

Bringing up land that she is buried gives her even more of a feeling of being lifeless as she can not move and she is stuck in the ground. Trees do have life, however they can not do what humans do.

When I looked up the word diurnal the two definitions I saw were "of or during the day" and "daily: of each day". The fact that this word was used to describe the situation gives it a very depressing feeling as she is simply laying in the earth as time goes on.

Ezra Pound does a great job of comparing a crowd of people in a metro station to petals on a branch of a tree. This is apparent, as the petals stand out on a branch much like how certain faces stand out in a crowd as you pass my them. I also see a contrast, as a metro is much different than petals. The petals represent beauty and new life and the metro does not. Reading this poem, there was a clear image of what it is like to be walking down a metro and experiencing moments where certain faces stand out among a crowd, even if you never see them again. I think this contrast is interesting as in a metro you see people very quickly for a brief moment, whereas a petal takes much more time to grow.

During this time, railroads were much more significant and were a main form of travel compared to now, and I think that this poem is Ezra Pound's interpretation of that.

The words bound and weary make it seem like the child is trapped and that world is a negative place instead of a place to experience life and grow up.

This poem really contrasts the feelings that most people have towards a positive event in child birth. Words like dangerous and helpless make it seem like the child is already feeling alone and unhappy with the world. It is really interesting to see this event from the perspective of the child as it is something we do not completely understand due to the fact that babies can not communicate their feelings the same way as older people can.