We're reading Sophie's World in class which I seriously don't think is even a novel. It's more of a history/ philosophy text book disguised as a piece of literature. I think it's fine how the author is trying make this more personal, or so it seems, but I think that this is a pathetic attempt at tricking the reader into thinking that this should be enjoyable for us. However, I see right through this lie. It is nothing but a lesson of philosophy. The parts that the author tries to incorporate Sophie's personal life is just lame because when he does describe her, it is so brief. Such a large percentage of the book consists of the letters written by this 'teacher' of Sophie's which makes me uninterested.
However, every time I read this, I can't help but connect it to previous classes I have taken. For one, almost every philosophical topic that has been brought up in the book is something that my issues and answers class discussed. The whole topic about Plato and his Allegory of the Cave is something that I know all too much about because of how much time was spent discussing that in my other class. It defiantly helps to understand the philosophical information in Sophie's World but is basically repeating everything I have already discovered. I'm not sure if it is better that I already have looked into most of these questions about the world.
It would help if the novel had some type of exhilarating story but unfortunately, I have not yet found the excitement in this novel. Hopefully after reading more, I will learn new information or find something more personal to connect with.
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