I didn't expect to enjoy it at all. I usually don't find required reading for classes entertaining or fun at all, just busywork to pass the course. However, this excerpt was an exception. It was captivating and interesting from the very beginning. Though not straightforwardly stated, the situation in the story became very clear and was easy to understand and interpret. I like that in the writing I read: creative wording and description, a good balance of plot and detail, etc.
They say that writing reveals more about the author than they want or expect. I noticed that Danticat used simple sentences in general throughout the entire piece, for both parts. They were simple, but expressed complex and deep ideas and thoughts. I sensed a vague, dark feeling from her words too. Hmm. Maybe it was because she compared the man's experience on board to those of the slaves all those years ago? I wonder what she's like. Probably a history person who's proud of her roots? (I suppose get some of this from the other article we read.)
I'd like to end this blog by saying I really thought "Children of the Sea" was a great start to this unit. :D
Yeah, I like how the author used simple words in a way in which you can see that there are deeper meanings to it all. That's probably what kept me interested.
ReplyDelete^ Agree. Even though the simple sentences were suppose to represent the education level of the girl and the boy, I thought that it told us more than what was written.
ReplyDeleteAnd me? A writer? Only in utopia. (And our world is far from it.)