Reflection

When I first received this assignment to be honest I was dreading completing it, and I knew I was not the only one around me that felt this way. To be completely honest I did not mind doing it.

This assignment leads to the discovery of a new novel and author. Even though “The Girls” was not my favourite of the books I have read I still enjoyed it. Overall I have discovered some talent towards looking at a novel in a more in depth way instead of just skimming through the story. I do not know if in the end I am a stronger writer at all because of this independent study project but if I have improved I am thankful. Having a larger audience I think helped because it gave you ideas from the minds of others to help expands the ideas you had originally written.

Ultimately, this project has given me a better in sight to Canadian novels, and I think this is one of my favourite parts about the project. In the past I have read other books by Canadian authors but opening eyes to others is a good thing. In today’s world most Canadian works are not emphasized as it is mainly American. At least that’s the way it seems to be in the music and film world. This is not the way it should be for literature. It is good to pull that Canadian literature out of the back seat to read, discuss and enjoy. I feel that it is important for Canadian students to experience Canadian literature. Taking a chance and reading something that is not main stream may lead to enjoyment and appreciation of a new work.

This story has demonstrated an amazing connection between two completely different people. I feel that the theme from this story should be transferred to sisters within today’s society.

To finish off this independent study I feel that this project has demonstrated how much there really is to Canadian literature, and that a lot of people just look right by it. The one thing I mainly learned and am learning from this project is how to look beneath the surface so that a better understanding may be developed.