Reflective Essay Ap English Literature

At the start of the year, I was not so fond of the English language; I had issues with the language for the majority of my k-12 career. Being indulged by a book did not exist in my world. I could never be consumed by the author’s way of words; because for me, reading was essentially just another chore.

English is like a form of martial arts. Just like getting your belt in karate, I earned my stripes in the English Language Arts. I started with ESL, then I had regular classes, worked my way into an Honors English class, and currently I am taking the challenge of AP English Literature.

I did have a choice of going to English 12, but I insisted on taking the AP English class; I wanted to challenge myself. I am glad I decided to

His manner of teaching can be considered unorthodox because I cannot imagine any other English teacher teaching the way he does. The way he incorporates humor, enthusiasm,

I read Macbeth last year in my previous school. So as a result, I expected little change on my view of the play, but Mr.Sandonato has exposed me the ambiguity and deeper meaning of Shakespeare.

Macbeth was reintroduced to me in a special way. Mr.Sandonato is grasping a lightsaber. He uses the lightsaber as an example to show Shakespeare’s flexibility with words. For example, Macbeth brandishing his sword can be taken to a literal meaning or a symbolic meaning, which can imply to manhood.

Another example, his lady Macbeth impression. Since the start of the year, he told the class to be prepared for his Lady Macbeth impression. By Lady Macbeth impression, I expected a voice change but it was more than just a higher pitch of voice. He would bring Lady Macbeth’s lines to life. He prepares himself, and the class curiously watches. His body suddenly on top of two desks. Yelling Lady Macbeth’s soliloquy. He embodied Lady Macbeth’s desperate act to be unsexed by spirits. His representation of Lady Macbeth will forever be engraved into my