Reading Irving's Rip Van Winkle was so ridiculously refreshing. Finally, we got to read some magical and fun-filled fiction. Irving's life sounded like such an adventure--there's no doubt in my mind that all of his travels inspired and spurred his imagination. My dad also wanted me to be a lawyer. Huzzah for creativity and passion!I love that, even after almost two centuries, Irving's humor is clearly stated throughout the text. He has a lot of really good sound bites. I scribbled a ridiculous amount of smiley faces into my textbook. So, this blog will consist of my favorite Van Winkle quotes.
"...a curtain lecture is worth all the sermons in the world for teaching the virtues of patience and long suffering." A "curtain lecture" is a talk given after the curtains of a fourposter bed are drawn at night. (456)
"... what courage can withstand the ever-during and all-besetting terrors of a woman's tongue?" (458)
"...a sharp tongue is the only edge tool that grows keener by constant use." (458) It's funny because it's true!
"...yet there was something strange and incomprehensible about the unknown, that inspired awe, and checked familiarity." (460) A reflection of humanity.
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