Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent Essay
“[Darwin’s diary] is, like most diaries, a rehearsal of personal ambitions, a form of self-invention, a training ground for sustained creativity, and a kind of vessel between worlds carrying his voice from a purely private place into a wider forum — his thoughts for himself made tangible in an alchemy of mind, life, pen, and paper.”
— Lyanda Haupt (p. 42)
Now that we have finished reading Pilgrim on the Great Bird Continent, craft a 2-3 page (single spaced) reflective essay on your experience reading the book. Consider questions such as the following: In what ways was the reading meaningful? How do you see the book fitting into our overall class learning objectives and goals? Were there any passages in particular that resonated with you? What were they and why do you think they stood out to you? What about the actual experience of reading individually and together in class (not just the content)? Be specific in your reflection.
In this reflection you should also include a self-reflective analysis of your journaling experience (no more than 1/2 of the overall reflection). Consider questions such as the following: What has the the journal exercise been life for you? Have you noticed any changes in your reflections? Are there any patterns? What senses are you noticing? How does your journaling experience compare to that of Darwin? If not in journaling, where might you find space for your own alchemical explorations? Again, be specific when possible/appropriate.
Technical Requirements
2-3 pages, typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. font, 1” margins.
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