TEXTBOOK NOTES # 2

• Every experience, every event is looked at from a different perspective by every individual, and everyone can be right.
• Perspective is formed based on the environment one was brought up in, cultures and traditions experienced, "twists and turns" in life and how one faced then abd the people that influenced then - they all play a role in making an individual in who he/she becomes.
• All the stories need discuss different perspective of exile.
• In "Tristia," the experience of exile by Ovid was very similar to that of the Price family in "The Poisonwood Bible."
• The reaction of people, treating an immigrant like "an alien" from another planet or laughing at him/her for not being exactly the same ever since the olden times.
• The feeling of "longing he [Ovid] felt for his beloved Rome" is so much similar to mine: the longing for the place where you belong.
• "Made Heathen vows, hoping for Hell's support..." (Line 91-92): This teaches us how in desperation when the right path or choice is not visible, people tend to accept the wrong one.
• "None of his comrades came to him, helped him, his brave and noble Followers; they ran for their lives..." (Line 708-710): This quote best describes human nature - where if your own blood can betray you, then who're these noble Followers?
• Beowulf is presented to be the ideal hero that not only proved his abilities and strength  by fighting the Dragon, but also proved to be kind and caring and sacrificing for his people. He also wad very giving in the manner that he gave his gold and his responsibility of his throne as a king to Wiglaf - the only follower who waited to help Beowulf.