What I've Learned

This class has opened my eyes to different events in the history of our society. The stories that I have read, even if they are fictional have pertained to the revolution of America. I have learned most of all to be open-minded this semester. I haven't always agreed with the decisions of the characters in the stories, but when you try to look at the situation through their perspective then you can understand their reasons. For example, "Hills Like White Elephants" depicts a women who is being persuaded by her lover to get an abortion. I totally disagree with his dominating attitude. I was upset when she agreed to consider his proposal. When I thought about it from her point of view, I could see her reasoning. I can understand what it is like to love a person so much that you are blinded by the desire to satisfy them. I can't say that I have a favorite story because each story has been individually exciting and informative. I will take the lessons I have learned from these stories with me for the rest of my life. It has been a pleasure to be involved in this American Literature class.