Author Archives: npaulo

The novels we have read this semester share more similarities than not. For example, in “The House of the Scorpion,” we are presented with a beast. I find it ironic that in all the novels the most normal kind of … Continue reading →

I have been drifting for eternity. Drifting into nothingness full of stars, darkness, and space. I had been unaware of my appreciation for the silence, the loneliness, until only days ago. I wasn’t entirely sure what could have provoked them, … Continue reading →

“When the fate of the world hangs in the balance, you want to keep an eye on anyone whose career-defining moment involves consorting with the enemy.” (page 187) I began to see a theme of trust emerging in the novel … Continue reading →

Day 232 on Earth Our village of Phoenix received visitors today; large men who brought with them a stench almost unbearable to be near. Near their feet, a baby stumbled along, bearing a hopeless, emotionless expression on its face. My … Continue reading →

As a female, I placed myself in Lilith’s situation and found the most alien aspect of the situation would be unaware and unconnected to my own body. Women have been advertised and known to be one with their bodies, emotionally … Continue reading →

Pagae 25, is a continuation of the scene where the doctors are introducing the rats as a team who ” work” together and are capable of assembling a jet engine in 48 hours. These graphics interested me in particular because … Continue reading →

Incomprehensible sums up the first six chapters of this novel. The jerking of scenes, unique language, unfamiliar surroundings, unsure time setting, and inability to relate to any of the characters in any form cause this novel to be difficult. I … Continue reading →

When reading the short story, The Comet , i instantly linked it to the relatively new movie, I Am Legend with Will Smith. While I haven’t seen the move in its entirety, many aspects of this short story reminded me … Continue reading →

Throughout the novel, Victor Frankenstein completely disassociates himself with the wretched monster and claims his only connection to him is being his creator. He can by no means relate to the monster due to his devilish, inhumane ways. I found … Continue reading →

  After reading the first volume of Frankenstein, I developed an entirely different opinion about the book. Before cracking it open I had established many reservations about the book due to previous publicity on the subject as well as the … Continue reading →