Journal 10: Perception on the general English class

Based on my review on the subject General English 2, I have found that this subject is quite interesting and enjoyable. In this class, we have been taught about how to write a journal, to review a novel and how to act a drama. The most challenging part in this subject is when we have done a book review for about 700-1000 words. It is quite hard for us because at first we must read the novel and then we must done review about the novel. It is including the themes of the novel, the setting, the plot and the characterization. The most enjoyable part in this subject is when we must done a drama. Lecturer also gives a mark for our drama presentation. We must write our own script and then we must consult with the lecturer. Then, the lecturer will brief about the date of the presentation. The drama that we have done must be related with the book of Merlion and the hibiscus. Overall, I have found that the General English class is very interesting and enjoyable.

Journal 9: Reflection on short stories Victoria and her Kimono

Based on the story Victoria and Her Kimono written by M. Shammughalingam, the themes that can be identified are fixation in other culture and pretence. It can be found from the character Mr Ramanan or Albert and Vickneswari or also known as VictoriaBased on this theme, Victoria was pretending to really accept the Japanese culture so that she can save her husband. In this story, it can be seen that it is good to pretend in order to save something. It was only for a short time because she never forgets about her own culture. From my point of view; there are two themes that have something to do with me. The themes are pretend and love. I will do the same thing as what Victoria has done. Sometimes we need to pretend in order to take care of one’s feeling or our own importance.

JOURNAL 7: REFLECTION ON THA ISSUE WORKING WOMEN IN MALA WRITTEN BY K.S. MANIAM

I have read a short story entitled Mala written by K.S Maniam. This story is all about Melati as known as mala, used to work for help her husband. In this story, it is one of good example that should be followed by other women, for those who are able to work and gain extra money to backup the whole family. That is why women should help their guy so together they can raise their children in best ways. . Before her getting married, she never works at all and because of that, it looks very strange for her when work at the first time.