Week 8 Reading and Writing


Looking back on the class from this point I have realized that I have learned quite a bit about Indian Epics and some minor stories from the Jakartas that we read. I have found the reading to always be interesting and unique in the story telling. So far my favorite story or Epic has been the Mahabharata. I have really enjoyed the class thus far, and I find each week a new challenge to come up with a story that adds to the stories that we were reading at the time. Having to create a story almost every week has been hard, but very rewarding.

Bhima fighting with Duryodhana, Wikicommons
Posted above is the image that I used in my story about Bhima and how his boastfulness was the downfall of him. I really liked this image because it was a pivotal point and image in the story of the Mahabharata for Bhima as it was the point where the fight with Duryodhana turned in favor of Bhima because Bhima did not act honorably and targeted Durydodhana's thighs.

Looking forward I just hope that the reading and writing remains this fresh and enjoyable. I have no real input on what I wish to be different in the future as I am enjoying the format as is now.

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  1. Chelle DavisOctober 9, 2017 at 9:32 PM

    I agree with the interesting reading, and I think that this class is a breath of fresh air when it comes to comparing readings in here vs. other classes! The layout of this class is great, and though it's a lot of work, it's rewarding and set up for all students to succeed that put forth effort to succeed. Also, storytelling is definitely hard when first starting, but it does become easier thankfully! It's cool to read a story, think, and re-create your own story. I basically love that if something in the story doesn't go the way you want it to, you have the ability to change it into what you do want it to be!

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