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THE GATEPOST
Framingham State's award-winning independent student newspaper since 1932
The Book Report: ‘Moby Dick’
By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Marcus Falc ão / THE GATEPOST If you’re thinking, “Isn’t that the absolute chunk of a book that’s mostly how whaling ships work for dummies?” Then, yes, that is accurate, but hear me out. “Moby Dick,” published in 1851, is a surprisingly fun romp featuring an exasperated crew of sailors who didn’t realize they signed up to be stuck on the high seas taking orders from a lunatic until it was too late. After being coaxed into signing a totally not s
Kate Norrish
Nov 7
Book Report: ‘Silas Marner’
By Kate Norrish Staff Writer According to my grandfather, “Silas Marner” was one of his least favorite books that he had to read in high school. While the book’s flowery writing style and focus on the family unit makes it violently Victorian. I also violently disagree. Written in 1861 by George Eliot - most famous for pretending to be a man in order to be respected as an author - this book features Silas. Silas is not having a good time. After being framed for killing a sick
Kate Norrish
Oct 24
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