"A book should be like an ice-axe to break the frozen sea within us." - Franz Kafka
I believe that Franz Kafka's statement can be related to me in many ways. Before the start of this school year, there was only one series of books that I was interested in reading - the NancyDrew series. I never wanted to read any other typoes of books unless I was forced to. This all changed as I came into 6th grade, when I wanted a book.
Walking to the library, with no idea of what I wanted exactly, I proceeded through the door. Over at the shelve, I started skimming over the titles hoping to find a catchy one. Many of my friends were reading Red Wall by Brian Jacques, so I decided to give it a try. Checking out the book, I started towards home group. The minute I arrived I sat down and started reading. As I read on, something happened in my mind. My mind had found something new and enjoyable, which relates to Kafka's quote. I believe that the statement is true; books are like ice-axes that are capable of breaking away that want to stay the same. For me, my 'frozen sea' wanted to stay at the same level of reading, never moving on to something new. But now, my 'frozen sea' has been smashed, and I now enjoy many different genres. The different genres I read now are many, and I never dream of gong back to my same old boring life.
I chose this picture because it shows that your mind is opened to new advantages. This is shown in the picture because the boy in the picture is reading an ABC book, giving him more knowledge. I believe that after reading Kafka's statement, this picture is a good example of what he means.
Credit to the boy reading goes to www.iotazeta.org, and I added the letters entering his head personally on Photoshop.
1 comment:
I love your post about Kafka's quote. I can relate to your love of the Nancy Drew series. When I was in 4-6th grade, I couldn't get enough of the Hardy Boys books.
Of course, at the time, I would never have admitted that Nancy Drew books were even a fraction as good as Hardy Boys books.
My wife, on the other hand, loved Nancy Drew books, so we have had many arguments (and laughs) as to which series is better.
Keep up the great posts.
Mr. Woodward
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