In college, I was constantly obligated to submit
reaction-slash-reflection papers for my speech and theater classes:
double-spaced, one inch border on all sides, Times New Roman, 12 pt, with a
minimum of 500 words. We were graded for expressing our honest opinions whether
they were right or wrong. How great was it that we were free to narrate the feelings
we had when we watched a play or a movie? I did not fully appreciate the fact
that we were required to rant and be praised just for our very detailed way of
ranting.
