CheraPupi

English, huh? Well.
Good for you. So...
What are you going to do with that?

I really appreciate how Lemire has written this book. It's like I've sat down and am having a conversation with him. Throughout the first chapter he continues to inform us as students; however, he writes to us with respect, rather than like we are just some confused kids. As soon as I saw that we were going to be reading this book, I was really excited. I've always known what I wanted to do as an English major: teach. My dreams have never been any different, but I thought it would just be interesting to see what else I could do if I wanted to. I like Literature; I like to study and read all types of literature. I do not, though, particularly like to write. I don't mind writing, but it's not why I'm an English major. So as I read the first chapter of this book, I was a little disapointed. When he speaks of English, he speaks as though everyone went into English because they like to write. As an English Literature major, I feel as though this book isn't for me. For example, on page 4 Lemire speaks of general things an English major should be able to do; every one of them involves writing in some way, as though the only reason to study Literature is to write about it.Granted this is only the first chapter and I will admit if my opinion changes after reading further.