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Responses to Readings, Page 2

Questions, responses, and reactions to whatever we are reading, citing page numbers, using quotes from the text, and writing out any arguments you may have with the author as well as random thoughts, speculations, insights, etc.; these responses will often be discussed in class.

Well Wrapped Up
by: Won Sik Park


When I heard that our Macaulay seminar’s topic will be about the global warming, I can say I was pretty shocked. I …

Have an Open Mind
by: Violetta Saldanha


I really like the quote above because it perfectly describes how our attitude should be not only to the opera, but life …

Waiting For Pinkerton’s Ship
by: Sara Rosado


I think this was a very good introductory piece to capture the attention of ignorant ears and expose them to the mysterious …

Not Long…
by: Sara Rosado


Let me just say that I really enjoyed this article, as it posed for a fresh perspective on the ongoing topic of …

I’m ready for this Opera…
by: Sana


This is the perfect story to read before attending an opera because while researching for our opera presentation, I listened to some …

Real Talk
by: Won Sik Park


I’m really glad that Squarzoni ended this book with the reality. He acknowledges and knows perfectly what the real situation is right …

‘Murica
by: Christy Ng


Al Gore basically highlighted some (but not all) of what is wrong with America. I will never understand why the one source …

I’m Ready to Fall In Love!
by: jasmed4321


My experience with watching opera has been limited to the occasional PBS Theater Specials they give on TV. The overall drama in …

Is It Really That Simple?
by: jasmed4321


After reading the ending of Climate Changed, I was very surprised that Al Gore was able to confidently say that “we will ultimately …

Finding the “right” opera
by: maddiewong


There was a part in article where Patchett said that if there is an opera available, always give it a chance. I …

Opera is more than just music
by: palha6


When I was in fifth grade, I attended the Phantom of the Opera Broadway show. Although my glasses broke that day, and …

Turning over a new leaf
by: peterlawlor


I thought it was a pretty bold claim on Al Gore’s part to say that “we will ultimately prevail” in the struggle …

Al Gore Eases the Masses
by: jackiemuallem13


Climate Change may inevitably lead to the destruction of planet Earth.  If we do not change our ways soon, it will be …

Haha That Ending Though
by: lisadazz


Squarzoni really emphasizes the importance of our actions in this chapter: interdependence and interrelated. People indeed are indebted to each other and …

Climate Changed Forever
by: angelmindanao


While there are many civil rights movements and social conflicts today, we should not have to face a climate-induced apocalypse. This book …