So yes, I realize I have been somewhat lax in my updates, but don't hate me gentle readers! I'm so swamped this year with reading and work. 2nd year has kind of been kicking my ass. But never fear, I'm back now!
The readings... well it turns out that we're not actually doing Macbeth this year (sad face), but we have more than enough to keep us occupied. So far I've done; Hamlet, Dr. Faustus, The Way of the World, Juno and the Paycock, Boys' Weeklies, Gulliver's Travels, a ton of poetry, and am currently reading 1984 and Volpone! This is on top of the readings and notes I have for my two Psychology lectures too. And I'm not even kidding about the poetry, there's so much of it!
That's not to say that I don't love reading the texts, just that there's so much! Dr. Faustus, it will come as no surprise, has been a highlight so far and I'm really getting into 1984. I love reading about the paranoia and Big Brother always watching! Also Hamlet was great to read, coming in at a close second. The ghost and the madness, and the are-they-aren't-they-crazy situations, it's just brilliant. The only text so far that I've truly disliked is The Way of the World by William Congreve (I think!). I only made it as far as the second act and I just couldn't read any further. Maybe if I'd kept going I might have seen what all the fuss was about, but I just didn't find it funny or interesting. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there that disagree with me though so I definitely think it should at least be given a chance!
So I feel like I'm sort of on a rant at the moment and should take a break until I'm a little calmer. I think this is as good a time as any to admit that, to my shame, I've read nothing else yet for my Pride & Prejudice challenge! I'm so ashamed (hangs head). I've got the list of what I have to read and watch stuck up on my wall and it taunts me, TAUNTS ME, whenever I see it. On the plus side I have to read Pride and Prejudice over Christmas because I'm studying it next semester! I know, what a trial right? Also for college, I'll be reading; Jane Eyre, Frankenstein, and Great Expectations over Christmas. I'm rubbing my hands in glee as I re-read the list!
I think that's really all for now, and thank you to anyone still reading this blog! I'm sorry for my absence, but I'm back on track now bringing you all the exciting news from the world of a frazzled English student! In the words of Blackadder: I shall return interfrasticly.
Until Next Time!
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