My Reflection

High school for me was fun and overwhelming. My senior year gave me several reality checks and learned lessons. I had some classes that were rigorous and some that were just laid back. My 9th-11th grade years didn't really prepare me for higher education, such as college. I really just goofed around but I did get my work done. My 12th grade year was totally different. I didn't have time to play around but I did make sure I had some down time so my brain wouldn't fry from all of my AP and Dual Enrollment classes. As I look over my four years of secondary education, I can actually say that I have matured as a young lady. I love the woman that I am becoming; thanks to my teachers and advisers.

AP English Literature was a interesting class. I first came in intimidated but left out confident. I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I signed up for that class. Mrs. Day was the best and only wanted the best. I didn't feel like I was the best but she sculpted me. I came to her class with little knowledge of writing and slang terminology; however, that didn't stop me. I can honestly say that this class helped me grow as a person. Mrs. Day taught me how to write correctly and talk intelligently.  She's a wonderful teacher.

Tragedy of the Common Man

In Arthur Miller's essay, "Tragedy and the Common Man," he states his ideas on what a tragedy and tragic hero are today. He argues that a tragic hero does not have to be someone important but can be a common, everyday person. He points out the idea that the tragic hero is unable to accept anything that may affect them. I feel like everything he stated was accurate.

On Boy Actors in Female Roles

In Lisa Jardine's, "On Boy Actors in Female Roles", portrayed that the female parts in plays were taken by young male actors. It was universal and a commonplace. But some people opposed because of moral uneasiness. Dr. John Rainoldes stated, "The appareil of wemem is a great provocation of men to lust and leacherie." He is saying that if women performed on stage, it will cause men to lust after them. He also states, "A woman's garment being put on a man doeth vehemently touch and moue him with the remembrance and imagination of a thing desirable doth stirr up the desire." What he means by this is that if you put a boy in female clothes, the desire and lust won't be there. According to Rainoldes, misdirection toward the boy dressed in females clothes will cause male prostitution and perverted sexual activity.