I have learned a lot of things during this course about myself and about American
Modern Literature. In a personal way I have learned to appreciate some of the things we now
have in this era. There are a few things from this course that affected me and made me feel this
way. In19th century things were a lot like now but just expressed differently and that really has
had the most profound affect on me.
I think that Robert Frost was the first author we read about that opened my eyes
to see that life isn't always as we think it is. His poem, " The Road Not Taken" he speaks of
ever frightful walks of life we all have to take. From early ages, we as people have to decide
whether or not to go one direction or the other. We have to decide which path is best for us and
sometimes wonder if we choose the right one.
Then there was Stephen Crane with "The Open Boat", which was another great
example of how the world affects us in all times. This story was about four men who set out to
sea right here in Florida and never knew what was going to happen to them. They had a strong
willed captain aboard who encourages his crew "We'll get ashore alright" as the waves were
pounding against their ship during a sudden storm. This is another example of how our lives can
been changed in an instance and we need to live everyday as if it were our last . Each day when I
leave my home, my family, and my dogs I make sure they know I love them to ensure that if
something were to happen to me they know that. This story really was an eye opener for me.
In conclusion, although I have only mentioned a few things we have been assigned
to read I have learned a lot more than just what was mentioned. I have really enjoyed this course
and think that all the assignments are appropriate and give a wonderful sense of the Early
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