Favorite Lectures

The first lecture that I really enjoyed was in our unit on Antigone. We discussed the conflict between the moral and civil values. It allowed me to begin thinking outside of the box and tried to put myself in the shoes of both Antigone and Creon. I had never read the story of Antigone prior to this class, and felt that it was a great way to start the course. It seemed to jumpstart the course into more than just reading but understanding.

            The second lecture that I enjoyed was on the feeling of desire. A Streetcar Named Desire was something I had read in high school, however didn’t necessarily grasp the main concept. Through our lecture I had gained much more insight on Blanche’s flaw and found myself finding each and every motif and hint of desire.. I never really viewed desire as a character flaw, but in embracing the idea, I had begun to establish a great deal of understanding in the matter.

            Lastly, the third lecture that I enjoyed was based on Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “The Birthmark.” At first the concept of the mirror, and Aylmer being the one who is flawed took a second to understand, but once I understood the lecture, I became fascinated with the ideas depicted in the short story. The idea that perfection is something that can never be reached, and that with every advancement, there will always be more curiosity to follow.