It feels as if a month ago I was taking my AP English composition exam. It feels as if it was just a week ago when we started attending our AP summer session. In the blink of an eye, here I am sitting in my room writing what my favorite piece of literature is after this long yet short year. Many pieces of literature were read but none caught my attention with a stronger grasp than The Great Gatsby novel. Although I disliked many of the characters in the book, I formed a special bond with characters whom represented different aspects in my life. I could relate to most characters in variance.
Gatsby is the main character in the novel. In the scene where he is having his first conversation with Nick, the narrator, Gatsby is very careful with his choice of words. This relates to me since I am always cautious with my words around people I am unfamiliar with as I am trying to gain earn their approval. Nick is the narrator of the story. Nick is a honest person and does not judge others. I could say the same about myself. Similarly to Nick, I analyze people and try to understand them without judging them. Daisy is Gatsby's love interest who also happens to be married to a rich man named Tom. At times Daisy acts unaware of certain situations so she does not get hurt. When I hear hurtful comments towards me, I act as if I did not hear it or as if I didn't understand it as if I'm a fool. But my foolishness is not the reason. It is my inability to handle the rude comments which enforces my ignorance.
Aside from my favorite piece of literature, I had an unforgettful year. Thank you for the memories Ms. Kirkman and my classmates from the 2014 to 2015 AP English Composition class.
