tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post5379276394016053503..comments2024-03-28T06:40:18.963-04:00Comments on Leigh Talbert Moore, Author: HS Rereading & Review - The Scarlet LetterLTMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-62387873734835105642011-05-30T02:46:18.564-04:002011-05-30T02:46:18.564-04:00I agree with you that if a teacher offers engaging...I agree with you that if a teacher offers engaging discussions on classic literature then the students will find it more worthwhile. Thanks for this interesting post! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-53675549289282410922011-05-29T14:23:55.905-04:002011-05-29T14:23:55.905-04:00My class practically fell asleep when we read this...My class practically fell asleep when we read this back in high school. When I had to read Hawthorne's short stories in college, I cringed thinking I'd hate them, but I loved them. I had more experience reading and understanding classics. I think if I read The Scarlet Letter now I'd probably enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-56711281480156973262011-05-29T11:57:34.434-04:002011-05-29T11:57:34.434-04:00I am one of those few on the planet who haven'...I am one of those few on the planet who haven't read this yet! Our high school teachers didn't make us read the classics. At the time I was glad, but now I wish they'd made us. This is one of many I still need to read.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-36721532157846496872011-05-28T09:27:44.280-04:002011-05-28T09:27:44.280-04:00I read this in my first year of college. I appreci...I read this in my first year of college. I appreciated the story, feeling for Hester deeply. But man, it's PAGES until there's actually some dialogue. <br /><br />The right teacher culls the story out for the students so they don't miss what's poignant through the heavy language.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-39725618909520478522011-05-27T22:33:55.336-04:002011-05-27T22:33:55.336-04:00@Summer--I bet you like it. It's a little work...@Summer--I bet you like it. It's a little work, but it's a short book. And the intensity builds and really takes off around Ch. 17. I didn't even mention Chillingworth~ :D <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-28320389827567107722011-05-27T20:47:13.072-04:002011-05-27T20:47:13.072-04:00I haven't read it *hangs head* I did recently ...I haven't read it *hangs head* I did recently get it for my Kindle though (I pinky swear). But in truth it was because I saw the movie Easy A and totally loved it. *hangs head again* I had planned to read later this summer. Maybe I'll move it up on the list.KM Nallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714392426676743868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-41610022231448187582011-05-27T12:48:12.082-04:002011-05-27T12:48:12.082-04:00I will be reading the book for the first time this...I will be reading the book for the first time this summer for one of my literature classes. I'm looking forward to it.Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-88658617023729374192011-05-27T11:01:12.360-04:002011-05-27T11:01:12.360-04:00Okay, confession. I haven't read this. I kind ...Okay, confession. I haven't read this. I kind of had awful English teacher's and this was the last thing that would've come up on the curriculum. Not that I feel like I missed it at 15 but I need to pick it up now. <br /><br />I would reread Pride and Prejudice any time. That is by far my favorite classic :)Michelle Merrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040685503147648297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-77289624532059127872011-05-27T07:54:36.261-04:002011-05-27T07:54:36.261-04:00Fascinating post. I studied Tess of the d'urbe...Fascinating post. I studied Tess of the d'urbervilles for A'Level English Lit and hated it. I wonder if I read it now I would exeperience the same reaction as you?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.elliegarratt.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie Garratt</a>Ellie Garratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731071128348213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-45710143677848867242011-05-26T22:41:09.536-04:002011-05-26T22:41:09.536-04:00I haven't read it. (*hides in shame*). But I&#...I haven't read it. (*hides in shame*). But I'd love to. I think it's fascinating how you can have totally different perspectives at different ages. So no, I don't think it's lost on a 15 year old.<br />Great post!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-15762779585776331872011-05-26T22:10:12.279-04:002011-05-26T22:10:12.279-04:00@Laura--I think you're right about mixing like...@Laura--I think you're right about mixing like that. I mean, you can't build on literature like a history class b/c the younger students will get frustrated reading nothing but that old stuff. But I think they do need to read the classics to see what's back there... :D <3<br /><br />@Anita--Hey, you're welcome! And MAN! Get reading TSL--it's very short, and by Ch. 17, you'll be like, "Whoa." :D<br /><br />@Liz--Read it, read it, read it... :D And again, awesome teachers win. <3<br /><br />@PK--I remember ultimately liking it in HS, too. But I know I didn't get it the way I just got it. Hello! :D LOL! <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-73389326570936433152011-05-26T21:45:22.946-04:002011-05-26T21:45:22.946-04:00I read this back in 10th grade, too. And I actuall...I read this back in 10th grade, too. And I actually read it. But yeah, it was laborious.<br /><br />I kindof think they will get lost if they aren't taught in HS. Hopefully as adults we want to read these classics, but I have my doubts (for myself at least).<br /><br />Kids can do it, and teachers can teach it in an interesting way. It's definitely possible. I say keep trying!Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-3886473113751532882011-05-26T19:37:18.972-04:002011-05-26T19:37:18.972-04:00I haven't read it (hides). I own it and intend...I haven't read it (hides). I own it and intend to read it... but I think you're absolutely right... done RIGHT. My Junior English teacher totally could have taught it. She was INCREDIBLE with both Huck Finn and Streetcar Named Desire (opposite ends of the spectrum, I'd say) and even managed with Julius Caesar pretty darned well--though it took my Senior Shakespeare teacher cackling as one of the witches in MacBeth and call him Billy Jigglejavelin to really woo me to Shakespeare). It's because she (back to my Jr. teacher) wasn't afraid to SAY what the book (because of the times) couldn't come out and SAY (Stanley RAPED Blanche; Hucks dad was going through the DTs because he was addicted to whiskey). There may have been parents who would have taken issue, but I think that is how you show kids the story is relevant to things they care about and think about. [rock on, Sylvia James, RIP]Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-9203399067690966622011-05-26T17:35:12.498-04:002011-05-26T17:35:12.498-04:00I haven't reread it in a long time and I think...I haven't reread it in a long time and I think I'll have to throw it on to my TBR pile. And I do think it is tough to expect teens to understand some of the themes and emotions that run through these classics. I think they glean some of it, but much of it can't be truly appreciated until we are (older) wiser.Jenna Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591399291903261245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-36884934750725751562011-05-26T15:25:04.040-04:002011-05-26T15:25:04.040-04:00Om my goodness. I haven't read the Scarlet Le...Om my goodness. I haven't read the Scarlet Letter in years. I'll have to add this one to my TBR book list so I can re-read it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-80256649195334697202011-05-26T14:14:55.985-04:002011-05-26T14:14:55.985-04:00I enjoyed The Scarlet Letter, but couldn't get...I enjoyed The Scarlet Letter, but couldn't get thru chapter one of the House of Seven Gables. :-( I tried. More than once.<br /><br />I enjoy a lot of the old classics. I love Dickens and Hardy and Tolstoy. So, I read a lot of archaic stuff. The Deerslayer and all it's sequels. I usually find something interesting -- I like the glimpses into other times and mindsets that the old stuff gives. Usually. But not House of Seven Gables. lolM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-28679592750060287242011-05-26T13:40:06.588-04:002011-05-26T13:40:06.588-04:00Mary-Shelley's Frankenstein! :o) I loved it. Y...Mary-Shelley's Frankenstein! :o) I loved it. You ever read it? It's such an intense book.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-27963532954352585872011-05-26T12:18:42.298-04:002011-05-26T12:18:42.298-04:00I was one of those weirdos that liked this book in...I was one of those weirdos that liked this book in high school. I think the scandal of it all intrigued me. But I think I need to read it again after your lovely post! :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-67085563808441445182011-05-26T11:57:40.611-04:002011-05-26T11:57:40.611-04:00I think I may have to pick up the Scarlet Letter. ...I think I may have to pick up the Scarlet Letter. Thanks for the heads-up!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08079822179925319286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-43626153115557988252011-05-26T11:50:28.218-04:002011-05-26T11:50:28.218-04:00Ummm, great question and while I was not made to r...Ummm, great question and while I was not made to read it, I did just because and I remember liking it but truth be told, I would love to go back and read it again with an 'adult perspective' as you say.<br />good thoughts Leigh!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-88425200598270173712011-05-26T10:55:59.845-04:002011-05-26T10:55:59.845-04:00Now I have a sudden urge to reread that book!
I r...Now I have a sudden urge to reread that book!<br /><br />I remember reading ROMEO & JULIET as a freshman in high school. Shakespeare wasn't exactly tops on everybody's reading list back then--all that archaic weird language and choppy sentences. But my teacher made it so dang interesting. We talked about the sentences, interpreting them. I swear you could hear a pin drop when she spoke. We loved that book, even the guys. I've never forgotten it and it got me excited to read more Shakespeare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-15440706941965568982011-05-26T10:37:23.964-04:002011-05-26T10:37:23.964-04:00What a great review! Thank you. :) I love the clas...What a great review! Thank you. :) I love the classics, and this is one I've yet to read. I agree, they're a little bit of work, but story always triumphs with the older tomes, you know? This is moving up on my TBR list now. Good weekend to you, too!Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-504049639933292922011-05-26T09:46:13.975-04:002011-05-26T09:46:13.975-04:00I could have written this post! I didn't care ...I could have written this post! I didn't care for it when it was forced on me.<br />I've had conversations with high schoolers about this book. They "get it" and bring it to the modern world.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-63217802204863305992011-05-26T09:22:29.658-04:002011-05-26T09:22:29.658-04:00I loved The Scarlet Letter in high school. I read ...I loved <i>The Scarlet Letter</i> in high school. I read it twice - so now you know what kind of nerd I am. :) Anyhoo... There's a new book <i>When She Spoke</i> by Hillary Jordan coming out that's supposed to be a takeoff set in the near future. Can't wait to get my hands on it!Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8702219714438420151.post-33605280213931829852011-05-26T08:21:33.114-04:002011-05-26T08:21:33.114-04:00Ah Nathaniel. We took our kids to the House of Sev...Ah Nathaniel. We took our kids to the House of Seven Gables last year when we were in Boston (Salem is not much of a drive), but they didn't care much for it, and neither of them have read any Hawthorne.<br /><br />I try to read a few classics each year. Last year it was A Tale of Two Cities, The Sound and the Fury (again, because I still can't follow it all), and Ulysses. I haven't gotten to any yet this year, but I'm hoping for The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper, and Moby Dick, by Herman Melville.<br /><br />I think it's important to understand the roots of things.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.com