The Lucky One:
Beth finally is beginning to open up to Logan and become comfortable spending time with him outside of his job. She is letting all of her fears go and giving him a chance. Nana knew all along the interest Beth secretly had for Logan and pleased to see Beth no longer living in denial of it. Beth is also not worrying so much about Ben and being with other men because she is realizing how Logan just in these few short months he has been around has been more of a father figure to Ben than he has ever had in his life. Even though Ben still sees his father, Clayton, Beth knows he is not the the role model that Ben needs. Beth and Logan have gone out together on a few dates now and are growing very close to one another. Clayton has whitened them together and his rage is growing. He will do anything to make sure he has Beth exactly where he wants her.
Romeo and Juliet:
The language used in Shakespeare's writing has concerned me ever since we began this unit. However, as we go through each of the scenes and break apart what is happening, it helps me to understand the text. I am beginning to get better at translating what is being said in the script into modern day terms, but still struggle with it at times.
I am enjoying reading Romeo and Juliet because it is such a well known story that I have heard a lot about, but never really knew what happened in it. Some of the famous quotes from the script I am recognizing as we read through it. For example during the balcony scene, Juliet lines to Romeo asking why he must be a Montague, I have heard many times before, but had no idea what they meant. It is interesting for me to finally get to read this story that is so heavily referred to in society today. I also enjoy being able to compare the language that they used to talk about things in back then, with how we talk today. Reading a modern day book is so much different than reading Shakespeare's work.
