What book have you read at this point in time has been the most meaningful. Personally, my favorite book has been Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The book was chosen as a last minute attempt for my senior book British literature English report. Since everyone was doing Beowulf or something along those lines I just wanted to do something different. I didn’t fully appreciate the book until chapter 6 there was a passage that really resonated with me.
Clerval called forth the better feelings of my heart; he again taught me to love the aspect of nature, and the cheerful faces of children. Excellent friend! how sincerely did you love me, and endeavour to elevate my mind until it was on a level with your own! A selfish pursuit had cramped and narrowed me, until your gentleness and affection warmed and opened my senses; I became the same happy creature who, a few years ago, loved and beloved by all, had no sorrow or care. When happy, inanimate nature had the power of bestowing on me the most delightful sensations. A serene sky and verdant fields filled me with ecstasy. The present season was indeed divine; the flowers of spring bloomed in the hedges, while those of summer were already in bud.
To me, that is the most beautiful thing written in the English language. If I could ever make someone feel as Clerval made Victor feel, I would feel I had done my part in this world as a good friend. If you’ve never read it. I really recommend it, when I’m feeling low I read that part to remind me things always get better.
Thanks for taking the time out of your day to read this poorly written passage. I’m on my lunch break, and these Dino nuggets are too hard to resist!! (:
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