SO glad I took this class

From writing my Project 4, I have realized how glad I took this class.  I have learned so much about how to write a paper plus many things about Vampires!  At first I took this class because I figured I would be able to argue all class about how Edward is better than Jacob, but boy was I wrong.  I think anyone who is remotely interested in learning not only about Vampires but about how to grow as a writer should definitely take this class!

Breaking Dawn part II

I can't wait for this November! I was actually surprised and impressed at the latest Twilight film (Breaking Dawn part I)
I can't wait to see how the next one is going to turn out! I heard Kristen Stewart got acting lessons....I'll make sure to pay close attention to see if she actually did.

How does a book become a sensation?

Today I was walking around Barnes and Noble observing the hundreds and hundreds of books they offer.  I wondered, how does a book today become popular? (I'm talking about the same level as Twilight and HP)  Meaning, there are just as many other great books out there but who decides which one will get more attention?  I mean, there must have been someone who picked up Twilight before it became popular to read Twilight.  What if that person had picked up another book and had been just as satisfied with it and told all of his/her friends about it.  It is interesting to think about.

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Blog #15
Our presentation went great other than the fact we went over majorly but our last class was wednesday so now we are just responsible for our last project essay... I'm hoping mine turns out okay because as of now its going to need to revision! Overall i have to say i really enjoyed the class because it was so layer back but interesting at the same time and gave me a different perspective of how to look at the different writings  rather than everything being so structural!

Blog #8
Out of all the books we read and compared to Twilight I felt that Northanger Abbey was the closest to Twilight

Blog #5
I think by watching the Northanger Abbey movie clips in class today, it helped me get more of a visual outlook on the book.

Topic sentences

Topic sentences are always nice thing to have at the beginning of your essay. They inform the reader of what you're going to talk about and gives them a basic outline of your thoughts. I think, however, that sometimes they're not the best approach to certain writing. I like to think that a little attention getter wouldn't hurt anyone. Sometimes, talking about something related to a topic, perhaps a story, is a good way to grab your reader. Once you've done that, in my opinion, you can tell them straight forward what your piece is really about. If those first couple of sentences are extremely boring, then you already lost your reader. Topic sentences are essential, but placing them in the right place can be the deal breaker.

Blog 4

I never have someone look at my writing before i turn it in. I suppose that would be  a good tool for my writing. I think the main reason why i never give my paper to someone is because i procrastinate everything. The few times that I've had someone look at it has been extremely helpful because not only do they give me advice on content, but on grammar too, which is my weakest spot in my writing. One of the things that i always want form my peers is help in grammar. I always have pretty good ideas but which is a reason why my grammar is bad. Once i start writing, i don't like to stop and think about how my essay is technically written. 

Procrastinator is my middle name

Sometimes I leave an assignment till the very last day. Of course, when that day comes I think, why didn't I give myself enough time? Most of the time, I procrastinate papers. Any other homework I have to do, I do it on a timely basis. I think that the main reason why I procrastinate papers is because there is so much to do, and it takes so much time to do them. Of course, if they take so much time, why not start early? Also, I tend to wait because i'm not interested in the material. I've always liked to write creative stories. Writing itself is not the problem, it's the boredom i'll be faced with. I find it very helpful to give myself small deadlines like,
1. Find your sources by monday.
2. Read them by Tuesday.....etc.
I like that approach, but i think in the future i would like to just write it all at once, and spend the rest of the time making it better.

I want so badly for Cathrine to steal some of General Tinleys wealth, or burn down Northanger Abbey, or something that puts that piece of shit in his place. Of all the books we read, I believe General Tilney is certainly the biggest douche bag. Even though he is incredibly wealthy, his only concern seems to be the financial well being of the individuals he encounters. Get over yourself, bro. You can't eat money, you can't use money to heal disease, you can't repopulate with money. Yeah, having money is really awesome, but so is having sex, or making the people around you laugh, or living in a mansion/castle. If I was Catherine, I would have taken the most expensive item in the Abbey and beat the General senseless with it.


-Will T

Voluptous. Stoker definitely didn't use that word to describe Lucy and Mina enough (that was sarcasm). I've liked getting to watch the attempt to steal these young ladies' purity during the second half of the novel by Dracula. To have two similar young women who are proper and pure seems so interesting when remembering that the story involves an ancient vampire. I don't know if I'm just weird, but I think that Dracula should have been the one that takes Lucy away from the suitors and has her to himself. Bi-creatural sex. Ooh la la.


-Will T

I am sort of disappointed in Jacob for leaving the pack. I feel that no one experiences that much betrayl and decides to return to the rescue just because they are infatuated with someone. Though it was cool that Jacob was so loyal (I guess), I would have loved to see a vampire vs werewolf showdown during a grueling vampire/human/potential-monster birth. Not everyday a monster is born, why not start a war as well. But instead he came to the rescue like a good friend, which is great and all but what about the jealousy that Jacob has to be feeling that the girl he is in love with is having a monster child that is against nature with the only guy that Jacob pretty much hates. If stories could be added up in a calculator, pressing the equal button wouldn't result in ?Jacob come to Bella's rescue?


- Will T

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: The Vampyre

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: The Vampyre: In class we had to read  "The Vampyre" by John Polidori . The vampire in this story is definitely different from the vampires in twilight ye...'

Bria B

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: Byron's The Giaour

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: Byron's The Giaour: So now we are reading The Giaour which is actually quite confusing for me to read. Luckily my teacher wen through the poem step by step to e...

Bria B

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: Project Two

Monstrous Desire: The 19th Century Origins of Twilght: Project Two: Currently in class we are working on project two... in which we have to write comparing a novel to the Twilight Saga... Im doing the Twiligh...

- Bria B

Today our group is finally getting together to finish up our project 3.  Will is typing up the powerpoint while we all give him all our sources and information.  Im severely hungry, so I have to make a quick run down to latenight to hold me off from starvation.  We finally get it completed and head back home satisfied and ready to present
- Matt L

Today we presented our project 3 to the class.  There were some extra faces i’ve never seen before in the crowd, so that added to my nervousness. We recite all the things we talked about, and suprisingly, it went better then I thought it would.  I hope to god we get a good grade on this.
- Matt L

Today in class we went over the end of dracula.  After Mrs. Amy was done giving us the synopsis of what happened, we were asked to write our own ending to the story.  Me, stephanie, and Jenessa had a great time making up our own story, and I have to say..it wasn’t too shabby.
- Matt L

 Bella's first few days as a vampire was really not what i had expected. She was way too perfect and calm. I was really looking forward to a little violence from her because now she isn't the pathetic human who always breaks a bone or something. She's a newborn with the creepy red eyes and a thirst for blood. Why can't she be at least a little destructive with something other than her new wardrobe?


- Katie M

I don't think i could be a vampire novelist. There are so many different kinds of Vampires movies, series, and books out now that I'm having trouble keeping up. And they all have Vampires with different abilities and characteristics. Meyer really amped up the playing field with her idea of vampire/human/werewolf/hybrid families. I wonder what the next big contribution to the world of Vampires will be?


-Katie M

Blog 14 To be Famous or Not to be Famous

We all know how famous all the actors from the Twilight Saga are. But, have you ever stopped to think if it would be that way if they hadn't done the movies? Yes, all of them had played a few other roles before taking on their roles in Twilight. However, they honestly weren't that well known before then. Nevertheless, who is to say that they never would have gotten as extremely famous as they did in the Twilight Saga movies?

Blog 13 Twilight Series (Books and Movies)

First off, I have to say that I did enjoy the Twilight series books when they came out. Plus, I was excited about the movies coming out too. When I went to see Twilight, I was definitely disappointed. Everything about the movie could of been way better. I think all the movies, so far, could of followed the books a lot closer than they did. Plus, most of the acting was just awful. *Cough, cough* Kristen Stewart.