Joel.Simone

Last night, Mr. Willis read “Mr. Rose,” “The Doorway,” “The Berrington Bunny,” and “Lest We Forget,” and this was a very moving night. ¶ To start, I picked up new inspiration during the discussion on “The Doorway.” The timing is nearly perfect, for I have a presentation on the progress of the project, The Doorway Movie, next week. I will use this inspiration in my speech. ¶ This was the first time I heard Mr. Willis read “The Berrington Bunny.” It sounded familiar, and I found out why when Mr. Willis read “Lest We Forget.” ¶ “Lest We Forget” is a very intense, benevolent, and emotional account of a very unique and beautiful story, the life of Mr. Willis’s son, Colin. “The Berrington Bunny” is referenced in the story. ¶ I had many thoughts today. I was particularly influenced by the idea of learning to accept yourself and others for who and how you or they are. In addition, the concept of giving with “no strings attached” struck a vibrant chord. ¶ Our last essay, number four, is due next week. This is the reflective essay. I’m not sure exactly how to approach this one, but I had some ideas during class. ¶ Also, during class a former realization was reaffirmed and escalated. This realization is that I thoroughly enjoy the class. It is a similar sensation acquired from my first reading of Les Misérables, the unabridged version over five years ago. I developed such a strong relationship with the book that I didn’t want it to end, and I had the same feeling in class. Now, I tell myself, Les Misérables hasn’t ended. Jean Valjean’s character continues to influence me. This class will find a way to live on in myself, just as Jean Valjean, in Les Miserables, inspires my actions and Colin, in “Les We Forget,” inspires our hearts.