WW Fenn literary reflection

“There are three constants in life ... change, choice and principles.”

- Stephen Covey

     The key to furthering your understanding of a piece of literature is picking the right piece. I have decided to pick If by Rudyard Kipling, for my W.W. Fenn piece. When my teacher tasked me with finding a piece I would recite at my death bed, I knew it would be a difficult challenge that would lead to a wonderful piece of literature that I will be able to deliver with passion, clarity, and emotion. Once I read Kipling’s piece, I knew this was the right selection to enable me to deliver to the best of my abilities. I wanted a piece that I would be enjoyable to read and allow me to explore the lessons in the text. Once I found If, I was mesmerized and felt connected to Kipling’s words. I knew that for me to be able to deliver the piece with the best potential permitted, I would need to find a piece I enjoyed reading and discovering the meaning behind the text. With this idea in mind, I came to the conclusion that this classic piece of literature felt right for me. I especially like the motivational aspect of the piece, as well as the idea of believing in oneself. Being a person who used to struggle with confidence, I knew I would be able to deliver the messages in Kipling’s writing with strong, positive emotions. The writing itself is splendid and uniquely able to weave important lessons into the rhythmic writing. The writing conveys important messages and is a true classic that deserves to be heard by all. It is one of the best motivational classic pieces of literature I have ever read. The poet sheds light on his beliefs throughout the writing and he directly empowers people in an attempt to open their eyes into believing in themselves. When I was young, I had little confidence, and this poem’s subject hit me deeply. It made me feel empowered knowing its ideals and lessons will be carried with me throughout my heart until my death. The lessons of a classic live through generations, and this writing thoroughly embodies these expectations. To me, these are just some of the many reasons why   If is a wonderful motivational classic and why I have chosen to read it. In conclusion, I’m excited for the work ahead and for having the opportunity to immerse myself in this piece of classic literature.  I look forward to being able to present my understanding of the values and lessons it taught me and to incorporate them into the speech though my voice.