The experience I had at the County Home was unlike anything I've ever done. The ability to work with older citizens was in complete contrast to working with children. I feel that discussing the book with them was not only fulfilling for them, but I was also moved by the experience. In particular, discussing the music in the novel was very interesting to all of us. I chose a youtube clip to give an example of the music that Jim and Antonia might have danced to, and many of the residents knew the song I chose! I was surprised how many residents were interested in me playing the viola. I thought it would nice to play a Bohemian song to show the contrast between the dance music and the music that Mr. Shimerda played. They loved the song, and I've never felt so flattered after playing! One of the residents even gave me a copy of some of his poetry set to music! Overall, I feel that this assignment became less of simply a class assignment and more of a way to connect reading and interaction between generations.
Jessica Kalny
Dr. McVicker's ENGL600
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