Favorite Narrative

I personally found Rose's piece "I just wanna be average" the most interesting to read. Although somewhat dense, the story format made it engaging and I found the topic intriguing. His story was personal and emotional charged, but still portrayed in an organized fashion. I found his perspective refreshing and it allowed me to think about problems faced in schools more complexly. I connected with this piece the most because I understood many of his frustrations to a certain degree, and the impact one brilliant teacher can make. Rose's case is an extreme example of the confinement that many students feel in their schools. The outcome of this narrative was also inspiring and I admired his passion for knowledge after he had an unpleasant high school carrier. I also like the format in which he wrote it. He was able to convey a message to the reader, while still telling an engaging story. Although his piece was a bit long and dragging at times, I found his format to be the most effective as a personal narrative.