Classic. What does it mean? Well, when I here the word classic I think of something or someone who has been around for a while, but its traits are so memberable, popular, well known, and timeless they stay with us for a long time. The dictionary defenition of "Classic" is 'of the first or highest quality, class, or rank: a classic piece of work.' For example, the Titanic is considered a Classic film. It is considered a classic film because the story never gets old, no matter how many times you watch it. Most people enjoy this film because it's relatable to stories they've heard from friends or relatives. I think the fact that this movie was based on a catastrophe that happened in our World, really makes people interested. People want to know what seemingly impossible things are like to experience, just like The Titanic. When you ask people about a classic, they usually all have similiar positive opinions to share.
The book I am currently reading is called Grist by Heather Waldorf. In my opinion, this book will not be remembered as a classic for the future. Usually, classic books draw you in immediately, and make you never want to set them down. In my case, reading Grist, I feel bored and often catch myself daydreaming while reading it. The story line is about the main character, Charlie, and how she's spending her summer. This could be an interesting topic but the author is making all the events come so slowly, that it's easy to loser interest. Mind you, I haven't gotten very far in this book, but so far I'm considering giving it a rest. Second of all, this book seems like countless others I've read before. Classics are very unique and special; They stick with you and many others forever. I don't think that when I'm old and gray, I will remember this book simply because there's nothing special, for me, to remember about it. A classic series I have read though, is The Harry Potter series. For myself and countless others, this is one of my favourite series. I will most definately remember this series when I'm old and gray, and I will always pass along good praise about these books always. Classics are always highly praised and are passed down from generation to generation. In my case, the Harry Potter series wasn't old enough to be passed down to me from my parents, but I will pass these down to my younger relatives. This series possesses all character traits to be considered a classic.
I think you've done a good job in explaining why you don't think the book you're reading will become a classic. It must be really boring book to read if you've resorted to daydreaming to entertain yourself, while doing something that is meant to entertain you in the first place. I wouldn't blame readers if their daydreams stick with them more than the storyline, though if that is the case then they will likely not even remember the book in the first place.
ReplyDeleteP.S Instead of saying, "that it's easy to loser interest," I think you mean, "that it's easy to lose interest."