Jake's Mythology

The readings for this week were rather interesting, and I am interested to see how the material from the original will manifest in my retelling. In Chapter 9, we see an interesting exchange between Peter and the Neverbird. She offers her nest to him as form of help, and he ends up floating safely to shore. Chapter 10 reveals some interesting themes. In this section, Peter, Wendy, and the whole crew prepare to have a wonderful dinner together. However, like some others, this is a make-believe meal. There is an interesting exchange between Peter and Wendy where they almost act as if they are the parents of the setting. Pan quickly asserts that he could not be a father because that would make him too old. Wendy wants clarity on his feelings for her, but Peter reiterates that he views her as a mother. The dinner as a whole has heightened intensity in retrospect, for it is the last meal that the group will share before everything changes. I am still considering some different optio...

Looking Back I am fairly pleased with my progress thus far! I am not as far ahead in the course as I would like to be, but I have been able to complete some extra credit here and there in order to be in a position where I feel comfortable. The weekly schedule has worked out great so far! I like being able to space out the assignments throughout the entire week so that it doesn't feel like I'm doing them all at the same time. Leaving the project for the weekends has also been helpful because it allows me some time at the end of the week to brainstorm and plan the layout. Out of all the assignments, I think I am enjoying the storybook the most! I have been able to work on such a fun topic with Peter Pan, and I'm looking forward to the upcoming developments in the story. Some of the extra credit options have worked seamlessly with this project, particularly being able to use Barrie's original book for my extra credit reading each week! Looking Forward Something I wan...

In looking back at my initial feedback posts at the beginning of this semester, I still agree with my perspective! After reviewing several articles about feedback, I discussed the importance of feedback for our growth, both personally and professionally. Approaching these comments and constructive criticisms with the proper perspective enables us to expand in ways that might not be possible without the help and insight of others. Feedback In In general, people have had a lot of uplifting comments! This is something that I have noticed not only on my work but also on the work of others. Everyone has been encouraging in their reactions and advice, which improves the atmosphere of the class. I have found that the most helpful comments have been those which provide specific questions or challenges. These questions often initiate discussions of things that I had not previously thought of, which allows me to expand my stories (particularly my storybook) in a way that is coherent and appe...

Looking Back I have enjoyed a lot of the reading and writing assignments thus far in the semester. Originally, I thought that the readings for each week would be tedious and that the reading notes assignment would not be necessary. However, I have found that this couldn't be further from the truth! Each week has brought exciting readings, and I have really appreciate the variety. The reading notes have been extremely helpful in brainstorming ideas for my own storytelling. One strategy that I haven't employed yet that I have seen lots of other students use is transposing a story into a modern setting. People have been so creative with this, and I would like to try it out soon! My favorite reading so far is probably Peter Pan, which I am reading for my storybook project. Each week, I am able to read a portion of the book and then use ideas to brainstorm sections for my website! Outside of that, I enjoyed some of the biblical tales as well as the trickster tales. I love how ...