British Literature is a subject that I've touched on in previous years with works such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, and—with summer reading—The Picture of Dorian Gray. However, this year I will be completely introduced to another side of British Literature. I think that this year will be mildly challenging because of how difficult deciphering some of the texts will be. I am confident that my language skills will improve with our excessive amount of vocabulary words this year. I anticipate some challenges along the way as British Literature is mostly a new subject for you, but with hard work and determination I’m sure I will succeed in the class.
The extent of my knowledge in British Literature lies in my obsession with J.K. Rowling books. Whether or not the Harry Potter series is considered a work of British Literature is a whole other issue. Perhaps we’ll study a few of these remarkable novels at some point during the year. Honestly, before the school year started I wasn’t looking forward to this class at all. I felt that studying works centuries old wasn’t something I wanted to take part in; I assumed that modern literature would better fit me. However, as I dove into my summer reading, I fell in love with Oliver Wilde in The Picture of Dorian Gray. The depth and the intensity of the plot and the constant unexpected events that took place glued me to the book. After reading it, I felt a little more open-minded about taking the class and I decided to give it a shot.
I expect that this year I will evolve into a mature upperclassman and hope that I will excel in many aspects of my life. Participating in many extracurricular activities and intense classes will force me to improve my study skills and habits. I hope to procrastinate less and efficiently manage my time. Lastly, I hope to have a great year and ultimately become a better writer through your influence.
