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Independent Reading Reflection #3

2022-03-03 / / 0 Comments

-Recently, I have read a total of two and a half (2 1/2)  novels for independent reading; Stephen Hawking’s Brief Answers to the Big questions during the first semester, The Great Gatsby during Christmas break, and finally the latest Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro. To be honest, although I just started reading “Klara and the Sun,” this book is absolutely unique in terms of plot & theme and is definitely, to my suggestion, #1 number one among the other two books. Nevertheless, all three books are action-packed and are very amusing to read; it’s truly worth the time reading these fantastic books and novels.

-I am currently reading Kazuo Ishiguro’s award-winning novel Klara and the Sun, about five chapters in. Klara and the Sun is set in a near-future society where technology, specifically Artificial intelligence (AI) has dramatically advanced. The story is told from the perspective of Klara, who is an “AF” (Artificial Friend) commonly “hired” by families in the future for assistance and help; Josie is a sick young girl who Klara helps in this novel. The text is very engaging due to Ishiguro’s use of multiple writing techniques and literary techniques, such as lucid structure, metaphors, diction, plot, characterization, description, etc. Ishiguro’s language in the novel is unambiguous and “to-the-point” and portrays characters with various descriptions both internally and externally. This allows me and readers to easily understand Klara and such feelings. The fact that AI already operates and “serves” on such a significant scale already shocks me; therefore, I do not have a particular assumption for the upcoming chapters. I only hope Klara is safe and avoids as much danger as possible, considering a world full of AI can be both good and bad at the same time.

-It was an exceptionally difficult decision to choose a specific book for my literary essay; however, I have made up my mind to choose F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, as of now. The novel generally illustrates the American society & culture and the theme of the American Dream. It includes many literary techniques suitable for an academic analytical essay, such as metaphors, similes, allusions, repetitions, direct & indirect personification, setting, and many many more. The techniques are employed on a great variety of focuses, including characters, setting-environment, dialogue, culture and history, and even objects-materials/colors to help present the theme.

 

Reading Reflection #2

2021-11-29 / / 0 Comments

Similarly to the first reflection I wrote couple of weeks ago, the book I’m writing about and is currently still reading about is the “Brief answers to the big questions” by Stephen Hawking. Up to now, I have read to page 150(about 4/5th) and is really close to finishing the book. Since this book or not a novel or a story like book, all it chapters are fact-based and focuses on individual ideas/concepts, so I would not anything has changed to an extent. Despite that, Hawking’s portray of information does somewhat changes as the book is slowly showing the basic branches of astrophysics and slowly letting the readers understand more of the concept. To clarify more, the book starts with more understandable facts, where later it builds upon the facts that were already explained to the reader to further show more complexed/advanced theorems.

The author’s use of language and structure is very special in this book, and to be honest this is one of five books I have read in my entire life of this kind. The whole book is very casual, although it is non-fiction fact book, Hawking talks in a very chill and calm voice, everything is informal and very verbalized. I am very thankful to have the chance to read this as not only it gives numerous information/theories told from a perspective of Hawking himself, but also provides comfortability and relaxation from all the serious reading I do at school. Like I have said, this book primarily talks about facts and knowledge in a calm and informal way, and each chapter has its own individual stories/concepts, such as :”How did it all begin?” and “What is inside a black hole?”. The author’s main message is to communicate facts/theories  through the perspective of himself.

I will read fiction on my next book!

Reading Reflection #1

2021-11-09 / / 0 Comments

Book read: The Brief Answers To The Big Questions

After reading Stephen Hawking’s book I have a few questions that most intrigue me: Is it possible that civilized society once existed before but was destroyed laterwards, creating this cycle of civilization? And is it possible for mankind to unlock the secret to space traveling before the depletion of the Sun? I realize these questions are not to be answered with a definite answer, but I am quite fascinated by the facts and want to ask these questions for further interest. By reading Hawking’s novel, my understanding of the world both scientifically and theoretically has changed tremendously, as now my knowledge is broadened and expanded to a much greater extent than ever before. Hawking has posed many theories, many concepts that actually make sense and are all applicable in the actual world, and on a daily basis. As from reading, I began to understand the origins of the Universe and how people like God actually play in it, thus, I began to view the world through different views and knowledge. This book is just extraordinary, I suggest all teenagers and adults to read it! It is just fascinating and will truly change your mind.

SWOT table G9

2021-09-08 / / 0 Comments

My target: By developing an organized plan every day to keep track of my homework,  I would like to achieve my goal of completing my works efficiently and with an appropriate pace. I will know I have achieved this when I no longer spend 30-40 min + to finish my homework everyday. (Depends on the workload but that’s the general amount of time.)

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