Synthesis of Course Material

One of the most important and most time consuming things that we have been working on in this class has been annotating literature. We have read a variety of works up to this point and therefore have learned to annotate a variety of works. I have learned to be patient with the first read, second read, and third read if necessary. Through this one of the hardest things to learn is to think of the entire passage as a whole. Although there may be little sections of importance, it is always important and tie these back to the entire work as a whole to find the deeper meaning of the piece. That is often why first and second reads are necessary. Although it is important to make certain notes during the first read, you should make most of your notes during the second read after you know the basic plot and are able to properly tie the little pieces and things you find the the entire work as a whole. The only way to completely understand the story or play is to find the little literary devices and symbols and motifs used and tie them all together to find the meaning of the work as a whole. Annotating may be frustrating but is a necessary part of understanding the work entirely.