I enjoyed reading both Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. However, I felt like I could've enjoyed Jane Eyre more if I read it in my own time. There were moments where I had to rush through because I didn't have enough time to read it at my normal pace. Also, it took many chapters for the book to get to the main conflict, and I don't really like books that take a long time to get to the point. It was interesting to be able to read about the protagonist's past, but I kept wondering, "How does her past relate to her falling in love?" As for The Bluest Eye, it was quite the interesting read. Although it confused me with the constant switching of narrators and perspectives, the format of it and plot got me hooked. I liked how the beginning started off with a Dick and Jane story, and then as you read further, each chapter has a part of the story that hints at what they'll be about. I also like how there were several different stories about several different characters because this clearly depicted how difficult life was for colored people during the segregation era.
These classics, along with Pride and Prejudice, should be read by all high school students. Jane Eyre delves a lot into the topics identity and romance, things that most teenagers can relate to. Like modern day teenagers, Jane Eyre feels she doesn't belong in her society and tries to search for love. As for The Bluest Eye, I feel like this book will make readers really question humanity's actions. The plot of this novel is so dramatic that readers will ponder about the extent of humanity's cruelty. And finally, even though I didn't talk about this classic, I feel like this should be read by all high school students, and before they graduate, because of how relatable it is to most teenagers.
These classics, along with Pride and Prejudice, should be read by all high school students. Jane Eyre delves a lot into the topics identity and romance, things that most teenagers can relate to. Like modern day teenagers, Jane Eyre feels she doesn't belong in her society and tries to search for love. As for The Bluest Eye, I feel like this book will make readers really question humanity's actions. The plot of this novel is so dramatic that readers will ponder about the extent of humanity's cruelty. And finally, even though I didn't talk about this classic, I feel like this should be read by all high school students, and before they graduate, because of how relatable it is to most teenagers.