Journal Prompt: Novels/ 6th Hour/ 8/25/09

Think of your favorite stories, novels, and poems. What makes them special to you? Why do you enjoy them? Think of the story we have just read, "A Natural, Shadowless Clearing." How did it relate/ not relate to stories you usually enjoy?

Do you think writers and poets should follow rules, or do you think they should endeavor (always) to do something that's never been done before? Explain - honestly.