When you look closely, you might have more things in common with someone then you think. I learned that about Tom Sawyer. In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom has just recently returned to the plot when he comes down to Arkansas by steamboat. Even though he is trying to help Huck steal Jim, he really needs to calm down and get the Job done instead of being such a perfectionist.
In that way, I am just like Tom. I am always trying to make every little detail just perfect in most everything I do, no matter how long it takes. Even though that might sound like a good thing, if you really know me well, then you know that it gets a bit annoying. Some might say I am a procrastinator because I am always working up to the last minute, but the real reason is that I want everything to be absolutely perfect.
In recent chapters, Tom has made Jim follow every little dumb rule that Tom knows about being a prisoner (which is a lot). Tom believes that every little detail has to be perfect. From having snakes, rats, and spiders for pets to watering a flower with tears, everything is important to Tom. Huck and Jim have there doubts, but Tom simply replies,"But Huck, it ain't regular!" and then carries on with what he was doing before. If I had a nickel for every time Tom says that, I could buy a new flat screen TV. It seems to be quite annoying.
Therefore, I have discovered that Tom and I have a few more things in common than I originally believed. Maybe I could learn from him. So once in a while, try getting to know someone a little better, and you might discover that you have a lot in common after all.
I could hear a lot of voice in this piece. I like how you used comparisons in your writing, like for the amount of times Tom said "But Huck, it ain't regular," you could by a new flat screen t.v. Your conclusion was strong, too. I liked how you said you may learn from Tom's actions.
ReplyDeleteYour connection is strong. The intro lures you into the piece.
ReplyDeleteI like your connection to Tom about you being a perfectionist and I am just like that going back and changing the thing I'm working on and it is the most annoying thing in the world.
ReplyDeleteI thought the intro was nice and also it had really good balance. It was part summary but only so you could understand what was going on. I think your connection was good.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting. I understand what the response is about even though I've never read the book. I like your voice and connections. I've also noticed that every single person in this room writes very different. Some people write dark and mysterious, others boring and lame. Yours is happy and and i like to read happy easy essays sometimes.
ReplyDeleteI too enjoyed your post. The way you have gone from writing reviews to writing essays is very strong. Continue the good work.
ReplyDeleteI like how you compared yourself to the characters in your book. That's a good thing to do when finding modes as well. If you have a connection with a character, you can read yourself, and then read the person in the book. Great writing piece. I can hear a lot of voice in this. Keep up the good work!
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