cows
10-17-2007, 04:28 PM
So,
I have been an avid fiction reader, have passionate interests in writing, and don't mind getting my hands dirty in any of this... Although I'd much rather spend my time reading concise, well executed prose, I can even see the good in long, flowery pieces. BUT... I am a sophomore English Major (going to focus on creative writing, not comp. lit.) with a lit class that is focusing on poetry.
Today I received my first C (though it was a c-plus wahoo! right? "you sucked, but you were good at it") on a paper because I can't find a way to really dig into this literary criticism stuff. The next paper we are working with is a poetic analysis paper. Cue nail biting, cigarette smoking and procrastination.
Any advice on approaching this material and not sucking it up? I do work hard, I just need advice for this class.
HELP.
-Ryan
I have been an avid fiction reader, have passionate interests in writing, and don't mind getting my hands dirty in any of this... Although I'd much rather spend my time reading concise, well executed prose, I can even see the good in long, flowery pieces. BUT... I am a sophomore English Major (going to focus on creative writing, not comp. lit.) with a lit class that is focusing on poetry.
Today I received my first C (though it was a c-plus wahoo! right? "you sucked, but you were good at it") on a paper because I can't find a way to really dig into this literary criticism stuff. The next paper we are working with is a poetic analysis paper. Cue nail biting, cigarette smoking and procrastination.
Any advice on approaching this material and not sucking it up? I do work hard, I just need advice for this class.
HELP.
-Ryan