How To Write A Vicarious Thrills Essay
Sophia Su
9/15/14
English Kelso
Vicarious Thrills
Ever since I started learning to read, it has been one of my favorite hobbies. I love to submerge myself into a book and get the chance to go on adventures I never can in the real world. Usually, when I get hooked on a good book, I can’t put it down. I’m not myself anymore. My reality becomes eclipsed by something as simple, yet complex, as words on paper. I begin to eat, sleep, and experience through the character in the tale. I am the character in the tale. Although I experience these journeys vicariously, it feels real in my mind, and that’s good enough for me.
When I am reading, I like to settle myself in a very quiet environment with little to no noise. I often read during the evening or at night. More often than not, I get myself a snack to chew. I also get some water to quench my thirst, especially if I’m reading a story taking place in dry conditions. I like to lie on the sofa or on my bed because I enjoy being very comfortable while reading. Some will fall asleep whilst reading, but I usually get too absorbed by the book to do so. Something I don’t understand is when people must listen to music or have noise in the background- for me, it is very distracting. …show more content…
In my life, I like to think that I’ve read quite a few books.
I don’t have a favorite genre of books but I read much more fiction than non-fiction. That is something I am trying to improve on- I want to read more biographies, auto-biographies, non-fiction narratives, speeches, etc. Some books that I love are: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Gone with the Wind, Jane Eyre, A Time of Angels, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye, The Help, The Fault in Our Stars, Ender’s Game, Harry Potter and more. I want to learn how to read faster and retain information better to become a more efficient reader. I often find that I have difficulty recalling details in a
book.
Reading allows for a break from all the stress and scurry in life. It allow one to relax and enjoy some alone time. I love when a book is quick to get into and interesting. Not only does reading improve your vocabulary for the SAT, Reading improves the mind, soul, spirit. It gives growth to our knowledge, wisdom, and we also learn and develop from others experiences and pains, which we can often relate to. Reading transforms people’s lives, blows people’s minds, humbles people, reading inspires people. After reading The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank), I became inspired to write a diary of my own. I believed it would be interesting to read as I grew older, to see how much I aged, yet I didn’t know how much of an emotional outlet it would become; it allowed me to express all my thoughts and passions and also scream away my pains.
In the end, my message is to read, read a lot, read good books, books that make you laugh, books that make you contemplative, and books that make you cry.
9/15/14
English Kelso
Vicarious Thrills
Ever since I started learning to read, it has been one of my favorite hobbies. I love to submerge myself into a book and get the chance to go on adventures I never can in the real world. Usually, when I get hooked on a good book, I can’t put it down. I’m not myself anymore. My reality becomes eclipsed by something as simple, yet complex, as words on paper. I begin to eat, sleep, and experience through the character in the tale. I am the character in the tale. Although I experience these journeys vicariously, it feels real in my mind, and that’s good enough for me.
When I am reading, I like to settle myself in a very quiet environment with little to no noise. I often read during the evening or at night. More often than not, I get myself a snack to chew. I also get some water to quench my thirst, especially if I’m reading a story taking place in dry conditions. I like to lie on the sofa or on my bed because I enjoy being very comfortable while reading. Some will fall asleep whilst reading, but I usually get too absorbed by the book to do so. Something I don’t understand is when people must listen to music or have noise in the background- for me, it is very distracting. …show more content…
In my life, I like to think that I’ve read quite a few books.
I don’t have a favorite genre of books but I read much more fiction than non-fiction. That is something I am trying to improve on- I want to read more biographies, auto-biographies, non-fiction narratives, speeches, etc. Some books that I love are: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, Gone with the Wind, Jane Eyre, A Time of Angels, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Catcher in the Rye, The Help, The Fault in Our Stars, Ender’s Game, Harry Potter and more. I want to learn how to read faster and retain information better to become a more efficient reader. I often find that I have difficulty recalling details in a
book.
Reading allows for a break from all the stress and scurry in life. It allow one to relax and enjoy some alone time. I love when a book is quick to get into and interesting. Not only does reading improve your vocabulary for the SAT, Reading improves the mind, soul, spirit. It gives growth to our knowledge, wisdom, and we also learn and develop from others experiences and pains, which we can often relate to. Reading transforms people’s lives, blows people’s minds, humbles people, reading inspires people. After reading The Diary of a Young Girl (Anne Frank), I became inspired to write a diary of my own. I believed it would be interesting to read as I grew older, to see how much I aged, yet I didn’t know how much of an emotional outlet it would become; it allowed me to express all my thoughts and passions and also scream away my pains.
In the end, my message is to read, read a lot, read good books, books that make you laugh, books that make you contemplative, and books that make you cry.