I consider myself a most definite passionate reader. A book can give you imagination and freedom. If it were possible to compare the minds of two individuals reading the same book, it is likely that ever single detail drawn in the brains were different. This is unless of course there had not been a movie made yet. I feel proud and powerful when I go to see a movie because of the book. Its exhilarating. I can judge this movie and critique it almost as if that was the only I would come to watch. i dislike those who go to see a movie and completely shut down the book because of what they'd seen. A book and movie are completely different. A book gives you the freedom to make up each detail. A character might be described vaguely as a thin and pale brunette, but other than those small details we're free to imagine the way the eyebrow might raise in shock or how the body might jump in excitement. When going to see a movie you may only watch the imagination of the director.
Freedom. This is also my problem against lit classes. Of course I am not vouching for their abolishment . That is exactly not the case. When reading a book, I like to take my time and enjoy every little detail. When a due date is stamped on, I'm suddenly reading because I am told to do so. My eyes are only following from line to line because I have to reach a certain stopping point. Is there some sort of compromise that can allow a class to both freely enjoy the book and also soak in the symbols and hidden story plots that are discovered along the ride?
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I agree! It bothers me a lot when there is a due date stamped on. I also hate it how we have a stopping point which to me sometimes ruins the enjoyment of just reading the book in one sitting or something, like chugging a drink and getting all the taste at once, instead of slowly sipping it.
ReplyDeletePS. Books are way better then their movies. :)
Yes, I really glad that I'm not the only one with that thought! I also agree with the last comment: books > Movies. The problem for me is that each have a huge affect on me, so I read a terrible book than I don't want to see the movie. And unfortunately, if I see a terrible movie, I just can't pick up the book!!
ReplyDeleteI also agree! I love Lit. classes, but I also love to take my time when reading and fully comprehend the book.
ReplyDeleteBooks are much better than movies because they have much greater detail, they last longer, they're more educational, and one of the best parts in my opinion is they're portable!!! =)
ReplyDeleteBooks are better than movies because they give you the freedom to IMAGINE!
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