Reflections {Dalton}
Feb 19, 2011 22:09:27 GMT -5
Post by Jacob Dalton on Feb 19, 2011 22:09:27 GMT -5
Dalton nodded as she described her current interests and activities.
“As a professor of English Literature, I am sure you have some idea how I feel about books and reading. But the books that I value most are the ones about life: that reflect the authors’ experience of it.
“Mark Twain, Jack London, several others: look at their histories and you see that they held many jobs, pursued many interests, and used what they learned in the course of their writings. When I read them, I feel as if I have stepped into their world.
“What I am saying, Avery, is that I am encouraging you to continue expanding your horizons. Keep meeting people, and keep letting them introduce you to new worlds.”
He smiled and shook his head at her apology. “Do not concern yourself. We all have bad days. Just don’t let one bad day get to you: move on, and enjoy the days to come.”
He stood and stretched. “Oh, my: grading papers can certainly leave me stiff at times. Please do not worry about yours. As I said, the report is not due for another three weeks. You shall have plenty of time for Anne Frank. Is there anything else I can help you with at the moment?”
“As a professor of English Literature, I am sure you have some idea how I feel about books and reading. But the books that I value most are the ones about life: that reflect the authors’ experience of it.
“Mark Twain, Jack London, several others: look at their histories and you see that they held many jobs, pursued many interests, and used what they learned in the course of their writings. When I read them, I feel as if I have stepped into their world.
“What I am saying, Avery, is that I am encouraging you to continue expanding your horizons. Keep meeting people, and keep letting them introduce you to new worlds.”
He smiled and shook his head at her apology. “Do not concern yourself. We all have bad days. Just don’t let one bad day get to you: move on, and enjoy the days to come.”
He stood and stretched. “Oh, my: grading papers can certainly leave me stiff at times. Please do not worry about yours. As I said, the report is not due for another three weeks. You shall have plenty of time for Anne Frank. Is there anything else I can help you with at the moment?”
