So, we are starting Frankenstein and we need to be familiar
with Bible stories so we can recognize and analyze the references. I recently
found all of my bible notes from my East
of Eden project, and I have been letting my sister use them for her
studies. I went back and reread some of them…
Some are pretty snarky. But, I understand and remember each
story. My notes about Job are sort of funny: “Job is a good guy. One day, Satan
comes and visits God and says: ‘Job is only good because you gave him so much.’
So God gives Satan power over Job to Satan, but says he can only go against his
stuff. Satan says ‘cool.’ Job loses all of his possessions and his kids die. Job
still praises God…”
The Job notes continue for nine more index cards. But, I
have found these notes help me to understand and remember what the stories are
about. There’s only so much you can
learn from Jesus Christ Superstar and
Supernatural.
But, I really do enjoy many of the Bible stories. And the
New Testament has some good stuff. I can get behind most of the teachings of
Jesus. I am really looking forward to reading
Frankenstein and making connections not only to Bible stories, but to Greek and
Roman mythology, Shakespeare, and Milton’s Paradise
Lost.
I love discussing literature. I love to read. I’m really
looking forward to reading something new and something that isn't Shakespeare.
(Sorry Hamlet).
-D
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